District Manager

Queensland Corrective Services; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Corrective Services – Buderim QLD is seeking backfill District Manager (AO8) opportunities within Community Corrections. You will supervise staff, oversee district office case management, and contribute to the strategic direction of the Probation and Parole Service in Queensland.

As a Team Leader under the Leadership Competencies, you will demonstrate senior leadership, stakeholder liaison, and governance oversight while coordinating resources across Maroochydore and Caboolture

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in high-demand environments.
• Background in case management and supervision practices.
• Strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to engage with community groups and external service providers.
• Experience interpreting legislation and policy in operational settings.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management and budget oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and oversee case management activities in a District Office.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Probation and Parole Service in Queensland.
• Lead governance and oversight systems; monitor budgets and performance.
• Engage with community groups and external service providers.
• Apply leadership competencies for Queensland as Team Leader.

Skills

Senior leadership

Coaching

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Resource management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in management (desirable)

Job description

Queensland Corrective Services – Buderim QLD

Are you interested in backfilling opportunities as a District Manager (AO8) with Community Corrections?

Community Corrections District Offices include Maroochydore and Caboolture.

Temporary backfill opportunities may be available over the next twelve (12) months.

In this role you will manage staff and oversee case management activities in a District Office and contribute to the strategic direction of the Probation and Parole Service in Queensland.

Please refer to role description which outlines the primary accountabilities of the District Manager (AO8) role.

This role is a Team Leader under the Leadership Competencies for Queensland

Within the context of the role accountabilities described in About the Role, the most suitable applicant will demonstrate their applied knowledge, skills and experiences against these essential role requirements of the Team Leader leadership stream:

• Strong senior leadership with the ability to motivate, coach, mentor and encourage others to meet the challenges of demanding work roles
• Experience in, and understanding of, case management and supervision practices in a human services or related field.
• Demonstrated communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills for liaising with management and staff at all levels, to gain commitments and negotiate service delivery, priorities, deadlines, resources and other relevant issues
• Ability to engage with community groups and/or external service providers
• Demonstrated skills in negotiating service delivery priorities, deadlines, and resources
• Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of legislation, policy and procedures in an operational environment
• Ability to manage governance and oversight systems
• Staff management skills and experience including knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to implement contemporary human resource management practices
• Highly developed skills in resource management, including strong ability in the areas of managing resources, budget management, objective setting and monitoring, coaching and performance feedback
• Research and analytical skills for investigating issues and providing relevant advice on matters relating to Statewide Operations
• Experience in managing risk and in creating mitigation strategies to ensure delegated authority is applied correctly and in an equitable manner

Mandatory requirements:

The following mandatory requirements apply to this role:

• Possession of a valid C class licence is required.

Other conditions and requirements

• Whilst there are no mandatory qualifications for this position, tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as management would be highly desirable.
• There may be instances where the incumbent will be required to work hours outside the normal work hours, undertake travel to other locations, or temporarily work from an alternate location.