Indigenous Community Liaison Officer – Cultural Advocate

Queensland Corrective Services; Moreton Bay; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Queensland Corrective Services is seeking a dedicated Indigenous person to contribute to community corrections across Queensland. The role emphasises cultural safety, engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and collaboration with case managers to meet offenders’ social and individual needs.

The position involves facilitating culturally competent services, linking offenders with suitable programs, and representing the department in community events such as NAIDOC Week.

Qualifications

• Must identify as Indigenous (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander) and be committed to community wellbeing.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to case management activities and support Community Corrections staff to enhance cultural competency.
• Work with Case Managers to build cultural connections in the community to support offender needs.
• Ensure attendance at Murri Court and provide timely services and advice to Courts, Parole Board and agencies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to support orders.
• Source and develop brief interventions to support meaningful offender interactions.
• Support staff to work in a culturally competent way with families to support offenders in the community.
• Link those on Orders with services and programs to help them live a life away from crime.
• Assist in facilitating programs to reintegrate offenders into communities and family networks.
• Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community groups and events (e.g., NAIDOC Week).
• Access culturally relevant information to support offenders.
• Establish networks with culturally safe people and organisations within the District to support orders and post-custody processes.
• Support management to liaise with key community groups and stakeholders.
• Share knowledge and best practices in cultural safety among team members.
• Build trust with CLOs regionally and across the State to enhance service delivery.
• Provide service-related reports to District and Regional Managers as required.

Description du poste

Queensland Corrective Services is seeking a dedicated Indigenous person to contribute to community corrections across Queensland. The role emphasises cultural safety, engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and collaboration with case managers to meet offenders’ social and individual needs.

The position involves facilitating culturally competent services, linking offenders with suitable programs, and representing the department in community events such as NAIDOC Week.