Youth Justice
Youth Detention Operations; Youth Detention Operations & Reform; Brisbane City
The purpose of the Principal Practice Officer is to provide high level strategic advice and contribute to the development of evidence based best practice for youth detention centres, undertake major projects, design and develop operational policy and analyse youth detention trends and performance to achieve the department's strategic objectives in relation to youth justice, and in direct response to oversight and review recommendations made to the department.
Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term Temporary
Position type: Flexible full-time
Occupational group: Policy & Planning
Classification: AO7
Workplace Location: Brisbane City
Job ad reference: QLD/613423/25
Closing date: 23-Jan-2025
Yearly salary: $129089 - $138273
Fortnightly salary: $4948.00 - $5300.00
Job duration: until 14 November 2025 with possible extension
As Principal Practice Officer, Youth Detention Policy and Practice you will specifically: Identify, research, and analyse complex operational and practice issues and lead the development and implementation of evidence based operational policy and practice solutions.Prepare high level advice on current practice, relevant operational policy implications, legislation and programs and the preparation of a range of written material including cabinet submissions, executive correspondence, briefing material and information papers in relation to service delivery of youth detention centres.Lead, coordinate, plan, implement and monitor progress of major projects within tight timeframes to achieve desired outcomes.Liaise and consult with other teams and with various other areas within the Department to identify practice issues and to develop strategic and operational solutions.Represent and negotiate on behalf of the organisation in external and internal discussions and relevant working groups about the development of practice initiatives and major youth detention based projects that enhance and develop current practices.Provide high level expert advice and information to the Manager, Director and other key stakeholders pertaining to complex youth justice service delivery issues and trends and presenting information for service delivery consideration, inclusive of advice pertaining to evidence based practice and legislation interpretation.Work within a team environment, and if necessary as a team leader, to coordinate the activities of team members and contribute to the promotion of an accountable and equitable work environment as delegated by the Manager.Applications to remain current for 12 months. Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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