Probation Services Officer: Rehab & Community Safety

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Area Incentive Scheme

Annual leave loading

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Probation Services Officer to support adult offender management and rehabilitation across Queensland. The role involves promoting pro-social behaviours, contributing to safer communities, and engaging with diverse stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.

Successful applicants will navigate privacy considerations, meet deadlines, and work cooperatively in metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote locations.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications aren’t mandatory, but human services degrees are highly regarded.
• Complete Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (Community) within 12–18 months.
• A current C class driver’s licence is required.
• Training may be required for operational duties (urinalysis, court-related tasks).

Responsibilities

• Encourage pro-social behaviours and rehabilitation efforts.
• Promote community safety across Queensland.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support service delivery.
• Manage tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and in a team.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Privacy compliance

Teamwork

Negotiation

Education

Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (Community)

Tertiary qualification in human services (highly regarded)

Job description

Queensland Government is seeking a Probation Services Officer to support adult offender management and rehabilitation across Queensland. The role involves promoting pro-social behaviours, contributing to safer communities, and engaging with diverse stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.

Successful applicants will navigate privacy considerations, meet deadlines, and work cooperatively in metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote locations.