Probation Services Officer (Moreton Bay)

Within the context of the role responsibilities the ideal applicant will be someone who can competitively demonstrate their knowledge, skills and experiences and their suitability against the Leadership competencies for Queensland (Individual contributor): Vision, Results and Accountability in the context of the essential requirements for this role. Please refer to the role description for other requirements of the role and how to apply. The role description also includes a link to the Leadership competencies: Vision, Results and Accountability.

**The essential requirements for this role are**:

- Planning and organising skills to ensure tasks are completed within deadlines; that requires work completion autonomously and as part of a team.
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills to support service delivery in an environment where engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders is critical; and
- Awareness for sensitivity and confidentiality of issues and information and a commitment to maintaining personal compliance with legislative provisions relating to confidentiality and privacy
- Strong communication skills and experience in conducting difficult conversations, problem solving and negotiating resolutions
- Possession of a C class licence.

Applications will remain current for up to 12 months after the closing date.

**Responsibilities of the role include**:

- Ensure supervision and monitoring of offenders on reparation and/or other orders in accordance with legislation and operating practice guidelines.
- Undertake direct interaction with offenders regarding the resolution of issues pertaining to reporting requirements and their ability to comply with order conditions.
- Identify and respond appropriately to risks arising from offender management including appropriate liaison with management as required.
- Understand and execute responsibilities in accordance with governance mechanisms to deliver compliance and support business improvement.
- Ensure the timely provision of service and advice to courts, boards and other agencies regarding offenders.
- Contribute to case management and sentence management activities for offenders.
- Demonstrate skills in report writing and case noting to a qualified standard expected for the audience of both internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop productive relationships with service providers and the community generally to enhance the community's regard for probation and parole services.
- Conduct drug testing of offenders and maintain accurate statistics as required.
- Prepare accurate and timely breach documentation.
- Execute duties as an officer of the Court.
- Ensure security, maintenance, accuracy, access and appropriateness of case notes and intervention reports for appropriate staff and approved internal and external authorities.
- Supervise offenders participating in community service work and undertake other surveillance activities as required within the district office.

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