Principal Community Services Officer

Job description
The Principal Community Services Officer is responsible for leading and coordinating the development, implementation, evaluation and review of partnerships and service planning initiatives involving the department and key stakeholders, including government and non-government agencies, in line with the Youth Justice Strategy.

As Principal Community Services Officer - MACP, you will specifically:

Demonstrate cultural capability and/or a commitment to developing cultural capability to ensure an inclusive culture that aligns with the Human Rights Act 201+ and supports departmental programs and community partnerships aimed at preserving cultural connections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Support the establishment and operation of high level, strategic multi-agency initiatives including Multi-agency Collaborative Panels.
Develop and lead a strong, integrated multi-agency service system in collaboration with non-government funded and unfunded provider/s, and relevant government agencies at a local level, and conduct planning activities, including service mapping and outcome monitoring and evaluation, to identify potential challenges and enhance service delivery.
Represent youth justice at regional consultation forums, committees or working groups as required.
Promote learning and information sharing in relation to services, networks and referral pathways within the community, through site mentoring, delivery of learning and development opportunities, and via the preparation of a range of high-quality communication materials.
Provide leadership in the implementation of strategies that facilitate and sustain the formation of partnerships between the department and key stakeholders within the region and at a local level.
Enhance the local regional community by actively practicing and promoting excellence in service delivery and public administration and identifying opportunities for improving regional client service.
Establish and maintain effective communication with key stakeholders.
Facilitate the effective engagement in the partnership of people, communities and organisations from Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Delegations
This position has no statutory delegations under the Youth Justice Act 1++2.


Job Ad Reference: QLD/616657/25

Closing Date: Monday, 10 February 2026

Occupational group Community Care