Principal Practitioner Specialised ClinicalQueensland Corrective Services (Organisation site)
Sentence Management Services; Specialist Operations; Community Corrections & Specialist Operations; Brisbane
The purpose of the role is to 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.
The Principal Practitioner will support, mentor, and supervise senior practitioners in their professional and operational development within SCS and QCS as a whole.
Job detailsPosition status: Permanent, Temporary
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Administration
Classification: PO5
Workplace Location: Job ad reference: QLD/599439/24
Closing date: 08-Nov-2024
Yearly salary: $127842 - $136895
Fortnightly salary: $4900.20 - $5247.20
Job duration: Multiple positions with possible extension
Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Criminology, Social Work or a related allied health discipline is required for this role. Possession of post graduate qualifications (or significant progress towards post graduate qualifications) in the relevant area will be highly regarded. Where relevant to an applicant's individual discipline, full registration or the ability to obtain full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or equivalent is required. Membership or affiliation with a relevant professional association will be highly regarded. The Essential Requirements for this role are: Significant experience working within a clinical or forensic environment conducting assessments or intervention with complex clientsDemonstrated 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 offendingExperience and understanding of case management, intervention practices while applying risk reduction strategies for offenders deemed as high harm/complex needsExperience in the administration and interpretation of psychometric, offender risk and/or allied health professional tools used in the assessment of offendersExperience working within a criminal justice environment, particularly within either a custodial or community-based correctional environment or demonstrated transferrable skills and knowledgeAbility to effectively liaise with other clinicians, practitioners and experts in the forensic and mental health fieldExperience in providing peer supervision, coaching, mentoring and support to individuals and teamsExperience in preparation and delivery of education and/or training packages to build capability in the corrections workforceExperience in monitoring, evaluating and supporting high quality service provisionKnowledge of change management and continuous improvement initiatives will be highly regardedKnowledge and understanding of the application of theories, models and research related to behavioural change techniquesKnowledge, interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures in particular those relating to the management of offendersSupports strategic direction through understanding, supporting and promoting QCS's vision and objectivesAchieves results through identifying and using resources wisely, responding positively to change and managing responsibilities and projects through to completionSupports productive working relationships with stakeholders and clients, encouraging the exploration of differing viewsDisplays personal drive and integrity, challenging issues constructively and self-evaluatingCommunicates clearly and with influence, anticipating stakeholder needs and negotiating confidentlyApplications 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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