Job Description

Principal Practitioner Specialised Clinical Services

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Queensland Corrective Services – Brisbane QLD

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In this role you will enhance community safety through the delivery of a number of specialist services supporting QCS management of high harm/complex needs offenders. The Principal Practitioner will conduct and lead a wide range of forensic assessments, reports and interventions, case formulation, evidence based intervention, advice on operational case management and the provision of specialist advice for offenders deemed as high harm/complex needs.

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The Principal Practitioner will support, mentor and supervise senior practitioners in their qualified and operational development within SCS and QCS as a whole. The role engages with a range of key stakeholders, including the Parole Board Queensland, QCS Executive Management, Correctional Centres, Probation and Parole District Offices, Queensland Health and external allied health professionals.

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

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- Significant experience working within a clinical or forensic environment conducting assessments or intervention with complex clients.
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- Demonstrated high level experience and/or clinical knowledge in assessing, managing and treating offenders deemed as high harm/complex needs which may include offenders who have engaged, or may engage in violent, sexual, extremist or fixated related offending.
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- Experience and understanding of case management, intervention practices while applying risk reduction strategies for offenders deemed as high harm/complex needs.
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- Experience in the administration and interpretation of psychometric, offender risk and/or allied health professional tools used in the assessment of offenders.
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- Experience working within a criminal justice environment, particularly within either a custodial or community-based correctional environment or demonstrated transferrable skills and knowledge.
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- Ability to effectively liaise with other clinicians, practitioners and experts in the forensic and mental health field.
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- Experience in providing peer supervision, coaching, mentoring and support to individuals and teams.
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- Experience in preparation and delivery of education and/or training packages to build capability in the corrections workforce.
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- Experience in monitoring, evaluating and supporting high quality service provision.
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- Knowledge of change management and continuous improvement initiatives will be highly regarded.
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- Knowledge and understanding of the application of theories, models and research related to behavioural change techniques.
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- Knowledge, interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures in particular those relating to the management of offenders.
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- Supports strategic direction through understanding, supporting and promoting QCS's vision and objectives.
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- Achieves results through identifying and using resources wisely, responding positively to change and managing responsibilities and projects through to completion.
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- Supports productive working relationships with stakeholders and clients, encouraging the exploration of differing views.
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- Displays personal drive and integrity, challenging issues constructively and self-evaluating.
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- Communicates clearly and with influence, anticipating stakeholder needs and negotiates confidently.
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Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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📌 Principal Practitioner Specialised Clinical Services (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Corrective Services
📍 Queensland