Program Overview

The Safe Night Precinct Support Services is a component of Queensland Government Tackling Alcohol-Fuelled Violence (TAFV) policy and Safe Night Precincts (SNP) initiative. The program aims to reduce alcohol-related violence and harm in entertainment precincts, create a safer night-time environment, drive cultural change around drinking behaviours and to balance the harm reduction initiatives with the interests of patrons and the hospitality industry.

SNPSS is to contribute to creating a safer night-time environment by identifying and assisting vulnerable people who are intoxicated in the Safe Night.

The service will operate outside ordinary business hours to align with licensed venue hours within the Safe Night Precinct. The core operating hours are between Friday and Sunday during peak night-time hours in the precinct.

Position Overview

The position is responsible to deliver the mobile patrols within the Safe Night Precinct (SNP) of the Ipswich CBD, and support the safety and amenity of the precinct; through the delivering initiatives; promoting harm minimisation; assertive outreach and rest and recovery services.

Mobile patrols are to monitor public spaces and identify people who may be in distress; de-escalate and calm potential conflict as an early intervention, while practising risk management strategies to ensure the safety of mobile patrol staff. The position will ensure patrols do not actively engage in situations where there is violence or serious risk to health, but refer these situations to the police and ambulance services, following established protocols with police and emergency services to ensure rapid and integrated responses. Mobile patrols will provide information about transport options, support services and local issues.

The position may be required to deliver a Rest and Recovery (R&R) initiative as part of the SNP. R&R may be delivered from a fixed address or facilities. The R&R will maintain a supply of basic first aid materials and ensure connectivity with relevant services and authorities for referral and back up support.

How to apply for this job

With further enquires and a copy of the full application pack please contact Katie Farmer on 07 3620 8801 or [email protected]

You must send through the following to be considered for the position:

Cover letter

Resume

Selection Criteria

Email application to: [email protected]