Are you passionate about Rural & Remote work, and making a difference? Do you have a love of camping, fishing and peaceful living and want a closer connection to nature and community? If yes, then Community Corrections has an exciting opportunity as a full-time permanent Probation Services Officer in our district office in Mount Isa. Some Rural & Remote incentives apply.
Job details
- Position status: Permanent
- Position type: Full-time
- Occupational group: Community Care
- Classification: AO4
- Workplace Location: North West Qld
- Job ad reference: QLD/ /25
- Closing date: 09-Oct-2025
- Yearly salary: $89514 - $98158
- Fortnightly salary: $ - $
- Job duration:
- Contact person: Amanda Tumahai
- Contact details: Phone:. Access the National Relay Service
Community Corrections is responsible for supervising adults subject to Community Based Orders and/or Parole. We aim to protect the community & reduce re-offending by supervising clients & supporting them to achieve meaningful change. This role offers a variety of opportunities in a location where there is some of the most beautiful scenery in Australia.
The Probation Services Officer ensures a high level of community safety through ensuring offender compliance with the reporting requirements and conditions of community-based orders and reparation orders through supervising and case managing offenders. The role also undertakes court administration duties for the office and has an equal focus upon actively maintaining community networks and ongoing relationship development with stakeholders to ensure sustainable community service projects.
- Planning and organising skills to ensure tasks are completed within deadlines; that requires work completion autonomously and as part of a team.
- Interpersonal and negotiation skills to support service delivery in an environment where engagement with a range of internal and external stakeholders is critical; and
- Awareness for sensitivity and confidentiality of issues and information and a commitment to maintaining personal compliance with legislative provisions relating to confidentiality and privacy
- Strong communication skills and experience in conducting difficult conversations, problem solving and negotiating resolutions
Qualifications, professional registration, conditions and other requirements:
- There is no mandatory qualification for appointment to this position but degree qualified graduates from the human services disciplines will be highly regarded.
- The incumbent may be required to travel on official business and the possession of a C class licence is required, and will be mandatory in specific locations where it is identified as essential by the hiring panel.
- Individuals employed on a permanent or temporary basis will be required to complete Certificate IV in Correctional Practice (Community). All activities and assessments associated with the Certificate IV are to be completed within 12 months of commencing their employment, and certification achieved within 18 months.
- The incumbent will be required to undertake training relevant to the position which will include urinalysis testing, court duties and other training identified for operational service delivery as relevant for the district by the Delegate.
Incentives:
- An attractive salary package including 12.75% superannuation and annual leave loading
- Industry-leading training & support as well as promotional & development opportunities
- Family support through parental leave & flexible working arrangements
- Benefit from competitive remuneration & employment terms & conditions
- Rural and Remote incentives are applicable
- Gain the satisfaction of working in a professional workforce committed to quality service delivery in the community
We are looking for people who are relationship-focused, have strong stakeholder engagement, communication, written and time management skills - and committed to outstanding customer service. You will join an organisation committed to creating diverse, inclusive, connected, capable and supportive workplaces.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/ /25
Closing Date: Thursday, 9th October 2025
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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📌 Probation Services Officer
🏢 North West Queensland
📍 Mount Isa