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Senior Practice Officer

SeniorFull-timeHybridBrisbane QLD, AustraliaPosted 5 months agoVerified 2 weeks ago
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About the job

The Senior Practice Officer, Youth Detention Policy and Practice, plays a vital role in supporting best practice youth detention service delivery in Queensland. This position involves developing operational policies, leading major projects, and providing expert advice to key stakeholders. The team values collaboration and is committed to enhancing practices that support young people in detention.

You'll be responsible for

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Identifying and analysing issues

Researching and developing operational and practice issues to create evidence-based solutions.
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Preparing advice and reports

Creating reports, briefings, and ministerial correspondence on current practices and operational policies.
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Leading major projects

Planning and implementing major projects while monitoring progress to achieve desired outcomes.

Key criteria

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Operational policy and practice development

Experience identifying and analyzing operational issues for policy solutions.

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Report and briefing preparation

Proven ability to prepare reports and ministerial correspondence.

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Project management experience

Demonstrated experience leading and monitoring major projects.

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5 criteria for this job
Operational policy and practice development
Experience identifying and analyzing operational issues for policy solutions.

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Report and briefing preparation
Proven ability to prepare reports and ministerial correspondence.

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Project management experience
Demonstrated experience leading and monitoring major projects.

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Stakeholder engagement skills
Experience liaising with teams to develop practical operational solutions.

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Cultural capability commitment
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