Sentence Planning Adviser

Queensland Corrective Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Corrective Services in Brisbane, QLD is seeking a Sentence Planning Adviser to contribute to the day-to-day operations of Sentence Management Services, performing sentence management functions in a correctional centre or HUB environment at designated locations.

This role will focus on timely and accurate assessment of prisoners entering the correctional system, checking for lawful detention and supervision, and monitoring administrative tasks to ensure efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the criminal justice system or similar legislated work environment; or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
• Problem solving skills and ability to meet demanding work environment challenges.
• Planning and organising skills to complete tasks within deadlines.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills to support service delivery with stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in an outcome-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake timely and accurate assessment of prisoners entering the correctional system and checking for lawful detention and supervision.
• Monitor and action administrative tasks in accordance with practices and procedures to ensure an efficient and effective service.

Skills

Understanding of criminal justice

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Planning and organising

Interpersonal and negotiation

Autonomous and team work

Job description

Queensland Corrective Services – Brisbane QLD

The Sentence Planning Adviser will contribute to the day-to-day operations of Sentence Management Services performing sentence management functions either in a correctional centre or within a HUB environment at designated locations.

This role will have the primary responsibility of undertaking timely and accurate assessment of prisoners entering the correctional system and checking for their lawful detention and supervision. The role will also monitor and action administrative tasks in accordance with practices and procedures to ensure that an efficient and effective service is provided.

The most suitable applicant will demonstrate their applied knowledge, skills, and experience against these essential role requirements of the Individual Contributor leadership stream:

• An understanding of the criminal justice system or similar legislated work environment or alternatively demonstrated workplace experience that would evidence your ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge is highly desirable.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and an attention to detail in this regard.
• Problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to meet the challenges of a demanding work environment.
• Planning and organising skills to ensure tasks are completed within deadlines.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills to support service delivery in an environment where engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders is critical; and
• A proven skill set that will support your operating within an outcome driven environment that requires work completion autonomously and as part of a team.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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