Justice

1. Permanent full-time which may include flexible and remote working arrangements
2. A highly supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion
3. Cooperative and supportive team

The Team Leader provides leadership and management oversight to ensure the effective operation of Indigenous Justice Programs within North Queensland.

The FNJO was established to address the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland’s criminal justice system and meet Queensland’s National Agreement on Closing the Gap (the National Agreement) justice targets.

The IJP operates within the FNJO and is one of the key program areas responsible for delivering FNJO’s frontline and community-based justice initiatives across Queensland. As part of FNJO’s commitment to addressing the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland’s criminal justice system and supporting the achievement of Closing the Gap justice targets, IJP is responsible for the development, implementation, management and continuous improvement of a range of culturally responsive justice programs across Queensland. Working in partnership with First Nations communities, Elders, Community Justice Groups,



government agencies and non-government stakeholders, IJP supports place-based initiatives that strengthen community justice responses, improve access to culturally appropriate justice services, and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who come into contact with the justice system. Through these programs, IJP contributes to FNJO’s objectives to address overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the criminal justice system.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

1. To communicate effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
2. The ability to lead a team and supervise and develop staff.
3. To establish and maintain co-operative working relationships with co-workers and program stakeholders.
4. To prioritise competing demands and manage time effectively to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/696827/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 18th August 2026

Candidates apply for your job on: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.viewFullSingle?in_organid=14904∈_jnCounter=223180377

📌 Team Leader Indigenous Justice Programs (North) (Cairns)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Cairns