Principal Review Officer

Queensland Family & Child Commission; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Family & Child Commission in Brisbane seeks a Principal Review Officer to lead complex child death case reviews and develop thematic reports. You will engage stakeholders across child protection and human services to identify trends and provide evidence-based insights for improving outcomes for Queensland children and families.

The role supports the Child Death Review Board and requires strong policy analysis, governance, and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience providing strategic advice on policy and legislative issues related to child death cases.
• Ability to analyse complex case information and identify systemic trends.
• Strong project management and governance practices.
• Ability to use culturally responsive methodologies with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on policy and legislative issues related to child death cases and system responses.
• Analyse complex child death reviews, summarise trends, and coordinate research activities.
• Apply project management skills and governance practices to complete reviews timely.
• Use culturally responsive methodologies for life stories and system engagement.
• Prepare information resources and deliver sessions on the Board's roles and functions.
• Formulate recommendations and write reports for child safety and wellbeing.
• Build and maintain relationships with review officers and Board members.
• Foster a diverse, inclusive workplace reflecting community perspectives.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Policy analysis

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data interpretation

Job description

Queensland Family & Child Commission – George Street QLD

The Queensland Family & Child Commission is seeking a highly motivated Principal Review Officer to join the Child Death Review Board Secretariat. In this influential role, you will lead complex case reviews and contribute to the development of thematic reports that identify systemic issues and opportunities to improve how government agencies and service providers engage with children, young people, and families.

Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the child protection and broader human services sectors, you will analyse information, identify emerging trends, and provide evidence-based insights that support improved outcomes for Queensland children and families.

Your work will directly inform the functions of the Child Death Review Board under section 29A of the Family and Child Commission Act 2014 and drive continuous improvement across service systems.

The Oversight and Transformation division is the coordination point for strategic impact of the Commission's output to better deliver on our commitments and shape long-term, systemic improvement for the safety and wellbeing of Queensland children, young people, their families and the community. The objectives of the team include to extend our capability and influence by positioning the Commission's agenda for broad, relevant and timely reach leveraging quality partnerships, exceptional communication and meaningful collaboration, and maximise advocacy and initiative opportunities by forecasting delivery methods and modes for deepest impact.

Within the Oversight and Transformation division, the Child Death Review Board Secretariat supports the functions of the Child Death Review Board, per the Act, to prepare timely reviews of children who are known to Queensland child protection system who have died. The Secretariat is responsible for the administration and facilitation of the Board's functions, including meetings, and preparation of reports, briefings, and presentations for and on behalf of the Board.

In this role you will have the following responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Provide strategic advice on complex policy and legislative issues relating to child death cases and system responses to the Child Death Review Board, and other relevant stakeholders
• Provide comprehensive analyses, summaries and consider trends in complex child death reviews, including coordinating research activities and projects to deliver key child protection system outcomes
• Apply strong project management skills, sound governance practices and data integrity to complete reviews in a timely and impactful manner
• Use culturally responsive methodologies appropriate for considering the case reviews, life stories, and system engagement for children, young people and vulnerable families, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from a culturally/ linguistically diverse background.
• Prepare information resources and deliver information sessions to stakeholders on the roles, responsibilities and functions of the Child Death Review Board
• Formulate recommendations and prepare complex written reports and correspondence relating to the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children, young people and families
• Build and maintain relationships with key contacts such as review officers in relevant government agencies, and members of the Child Death Review Board.
• Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes diversity and inclusion in everyday work, by building a workforce that represents and reflects the diverse views, experiences and backgrounds of the community we serve, and create a supportive environment where people are treated with respect and are recognised and rewarded for their achievements and performance.

For a six-month period on rotation, this position will involve supervision of three review officers.

Applicants are advised that the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening Act 2000) requires the Commission to seek a "working with children check' from Queensland Blue Card Services. The Commission will facilitate the applicants with this process.

For further information regarding the Principal Review Officer, Child Death Review role please contact Sanja Cabak on ***********@qfcc.qld.gov.au