AddressAre you a strong Indigenous person committed to helping mobs throughout Queensland? Do you want to see change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and help them lead a positive life in the community, away from crime and back into family, kin, culture and country? Are you passionate about your wider community and helping to create change across the region?
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at North Coast Region Community Corrections.
Community Corrections staff aim to protect the community and reduce re-offending by supervising clients in the community in which they live and encourage clients to adopt more pro-social attitudes and behaviours. The Cultural Liaison Officer will provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and make a measurable difference to those on Orders.
TARGETED VACANCY - This position has been identified as a position to be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person because of a number of factors, including the gross over representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders in custody. It is an occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person as permitted and arguable under Sections 25, 104, and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
Please refer to the role description for a full overview of the role, essential requirements and "how to apply" for the position.
We are looking for people who:
• Build enduring relationships
• Drive accountability and outcomes
• Demonstrate sound governance
• Pursue continuous growth
• Make insightful decisions
• Lead strategically
Essential requirements:
• Ability to contribute to and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Current knowledge and interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues, trends and practices and their impact on criminal behaviour with a drive for continual learning and professional development.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships (particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations) including where the working relationship is at distance, in order to promote positive service outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to maintain effective internal and external professional partnerships.
• Self-awareness and ability to be a positive representative of QCS and ability to role model behaviours and attitudes in alignment with QCS values and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to produce written reports, represent QCS and contribute within forums and meetings.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of issues and information.
• The incumbent may be required to travel on official business and the possession of a C class licence is required.
• The incumbent will be required to undertake professional development and training relevant to the role as required.
• A suitability pool may be created and utilised for recurring vacancies in the next twelve months.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
