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The High Risk Offender Management Unit (HROMU) team based in the Brisbane and Townsville regions is responsible for the supervision of offenders subject to a supervision order pursuant to the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (DPSOA) residing throughout Queensland and the electronic monitoring of offenders on parole . It comprises of the following work groups:

• HROMU Strategic Risk and Support, including the Clinical Support Unit;
• HROMU Operations SEQ, operating from the Wacol area and responsible for the management of offenders under the DPSOA across Brisbane and South East Queensland.
• HROMU Central to Far Northern, operating from Townsville and responsible for the management of offenders under the DPSOA across Central, Northern and Far Northern regions.

Information about the position, duties and responsibilities of the role is available in the attached job description.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time.)

To be successful in this role, the ideal applicant will be someone who can demonstrate the following experience, knowledge and skills:

• Experience in, and understanding of, supervision and surveillance practices in a human services or related field 
• Experience in a criminal justice environment or similar human services/regulatory agency 
• Ability to engage with community groups and/or external service providers 
• Ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds 
• Knowledge, interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures 
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills  
• Sound judgement, initiative and maturity in conflict resolution  
• Confidence, flexibility and resilience 
• Negotiation skills 
• Risk identification  
• Computer and keyboard skills

Mandatory requirements

The following mandatory requirements apply to this role:

• The incumbent will be required to undertake and successfully complete internal pre-service training and associated accreditations, and ongoing training and professional development relevant to the role.
• Possession of C Class driver's license.

Other conditions and requirements

• This position involves shift work as the role supports the 24/7 monitoring of offenders in the community. Shift penalties apply.
• There may be instances where the incumbent will be required to work hours outside the normal work hours, undertake travel to other locations, or temporarily work from an alternate location.

How to apply

To be considered for this role, please provide the following information to the selection panel for assessment of your suitability:

• Your current resume
• A brief cover letter (1-2 pages maximum) outlining your knowledge, skills and experience as described above under ‘role fit', these should be outlined within the context of the responsibilities described above under the section ‘about the role'.