In this role you will develop, manage and deliver cultural, recreational, art, craft and hobby activities to prisoners of the correctional centre. Supervise prisoners on a daily basis and actively participate in their rehabilitation through work and program activities while monitoring and maintaining the security of the correctional centre.

The primary accountabilities of the Activities Officer include:

Develop productive relationships with staff, management, professionals, police and other agencies

Assist in the rehabilitation of prisoners by participating in or overseeing their work or activities and contributing to case management functions within the centre

Identify prisoners who may be at risk and advise relevant staff in a timely manner

Interact with prisoners and respond to their needs through the provision of services in an appropriate manner within relevant guidelines and rules

Encourage prisoners to participate in programs to maximise their opportunities for rehabilitation

Report details or incidents and behaviour of prisoners for the purpose of the sentence management process

Participate in the reception, induction and discharge of prisoners in accordance with procedures

Assess prisoner needs prior to action and take into account traditional cultural values

Prepare reports on relevant activities and maintain appropriate records

Provide estimates and reports of activities spending for budget purposes, manage financial allocations and maintain records on relevant activities.

Monitor and maintain the energetic and static security requirements of the correctional centre or facility, reporting any unusual behaviours or occurrences which could result in a breach of security

Undertake searches and perform escort duties of prisoners both within the centre and externally when required





Ensure you respond to emergency or security breaches in accordance with prescribed procedures and processes

Prepare and submit accurate incident reports/ statements/ records concerning notifiable incidents

Identify and respond appropriately to potential security risks and illegal activity

Provide reports concerning equipment damage, defects or loss and maintain accurate administration records

Restrain and control non-compliant prisoners in accordance with policies and guidelines and ensure participate in annual training in control and restraint to maintain competence

Participate in all training as directed by the Agency including the ongoing maintenance and current competence of all qualifications including, but not limited to Certificate III in Correctional Practice (Custodial) and other annual training requirements

Maintain a professional level of appearance at all times by wearing the QCS issued uniform in accordance with Agency uniform standards

Comply with all QCS policy, procedures and legislation including the applicable Code of Conduct

Perform other administrative duties required in the effective management of the unit.

Design plan and implement a comprehensive recreational, sports, arts, crafts and hobby program for the centre's prisoners to increase the quantity and quality of recreation and leisure activities and provide daily recreational activities for prisoners

Monitor and coordinate the work of volunteers and part-time staff delivering recreational, sports, art, craft and hobby programs.

Coordinate a range of hobby activities available to prisoners to ensure the best possible utilisation and development of resources.

Contribute to the classification and case planning of prisoners.

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📌 Activities Officer (North Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 North Queensland