FW: ( QLD ) Recruitment: EOI – Indigenous Justice Officer – Cairns (AO5)

Courts Innovation Program

Indigenous Justice Officer – AO5

Dear colleagues,

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are sought for the temporary, full-time position of  Indigenous Justice Officer – AO5. The role is to commence 31 January 2022 to 30 June 2022, with the possibility of extension. The role is based in the Cairns Magistrates Court.

About the Courts Innovation Program (CIP)

CIP, within the Magistrates Courts Service, manages and supports a number of court programs. These programs are primarily designed to respond to the needs of people, especially those with multiple and complex needs, who interact within the justice system.

Through our programs, we link people to health and social services to address the underlying causes of offending and also provide culturally appropriate responses for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to help address their over-representation in the criminal justice system.

CIP encourages a culture of high performing teams with a focus on our staff and professional development.

About the role

You will have the opportunity to:

• Liaise with stakeholders to promote and support the operations of programs established to assist  

  vulnerable people coming into contact with the justice system.

• Assist with capacity building programs for Community Justice Groups and Murri Court to provide

  culturally appropriate responses for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to help address  

  their over representation in the criminal justice system.

• Build and maintain effective working networks and information sharing mechanisms with

  government and non-government contacts with the aim of addressing Community Justice Group

  needs.

The Indigenous Justice Officer reports to the Team Leader, Indigenous Justice Programs North.

How to apply

Please apply, via Smart Jobs, by clicking here. The application closes on Friday, 7 January 2022.

If you are interested in this EOI please discuss your availability with your Director/Manager/Supervisor prior to submitting your application.

Kind regards,

Kelt Wright

A/Business Support Officer | Courts Innovation Program

Magistrates Courts Service I Queensland Courts

Department of Justice and Attorney-General

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P: 07 3738 7212 (ext: 97212) E: kelt.wright@justice.qld.gov.au

Level 2, Brisbane Magistrates Court

PO Box 1649 Brisbane QLD 4001

*Please note I work compressed hours and have every second Friday off.

Courts Innovation Program acknowledges the traditional owners of this land and Elders, past, present and emerging.