Cultural Liason Officer identified* (Rolling Intake)

As a cultural liaison officer you will act as a role model and provide advice to management and officers on specific cultural issues related to prisoners. You will consult with relevant multi-cultural communities and organisations to support family contact for prisoners.

You will play a vital front line role in protecting the community as a member of one of Queensland's top public safety agencies. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will act as an agent of change to address cultural issues related to offending behavior and encourage rehabilitation, making our communities safer by reducing re-offending.

You will serve Queensland with pride in a challenging and dynamic work environment, and will conduct your work with honour, accountability and transparency.

Experience and skills we are looking for:

• Knowledge of indigenous issues and practices.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork
• Conflict management and negotiation
• Problem solving and judgement on cultural issues
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Policy application (procedures and guidelines)
• Drive and commitment
• Self-management and resilience
• Work collaboratively with people form diverse cultural backgrounds
• Organisational fit
• Technical skills

Career benefits:

• Starting salary from $48,000, plus shift allowances where applicable. Certain post-secondary qualifications may attract a higher commencement salary.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including a 10-week training course to acquire a Certificate III in Correctional Practice.
• Additional professional development opportunities.
• Highly regarded superannuation scheme, leave loading and salary sacrificing opportunities.