Community Corrections is responsible for the supervision of adults who have been sentenced to a community-based order by the courts or released to parole by Parole Board Queensland. Community Corrections has a strong commitment to keeping communities protected, and reducing the risk of re-offending by facilitating positive behavioural change in supervised individuals to enable them to lead more productive crime-free lives. In this role, you will contribute to the effective operation of the district office by providing administration support.
The essential role requirements include:
- Communication skills as demonstrated through the ability to listen, understand and speak clearly to a wide range of audiences. Written skills with the ability to summarise information and data
- Proven administrative skills including financial processing and database management
- Ability to apply and understand departmental policies and procedures
- Ability to use judgment and discretion with confidential information
- Planning & Organising abilities to ensure tasks are completed within the required deadlines and in accordance with all relevant policies and procedures
- Ability to acquire knowledge of relevant acts and regulations
- Decision making and reasoning involve gathering information, evaluating a variety of solutions, and selecting the best option, working ethically, working under pressure and demonstrating resilience
- Teamwork skills with the ability to work without supervision and as part of the broader team. In addition, demonstrated ability to collaborate and contribute to team results.
- Information technology skills at a competent level with the willingness to learn new IT skills and use internal information management databases as well as Microsoft Office software
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with a focus on providing strong customer service.