The Parole Board Queensland (the Board) is an independent body that works with other Queensland criminal justice agencies to protect the public by determining whether prisoners who have reached their parole eligibility date can be safely released into the community, and whether those released on parole should have their parole orders suspended.
The Board’s work is of critical importance to individual prisoners, victims and their families. The Board supports the Queensland criminal justice system by making independent, fair, and robust decisions to both release prisoners on parole and to amend, suspend or cancel any parole order. Decisions are made in a transparent and accountable way that respects diversity and the rights of offenders and victims and maintains public confidence in the justice system.
Whilst the Board is an independent body, the Board is corporately administered through Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) and falls within the ministerial responsibility of the Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support and Minister for Corrective Services.
The President of the Board is a Full Time position appointed by the Governor-in-Council. The President must be a former judge of a State court, the High Court or a court constituted under a Commonwealth Act; or must have qualifications, experience or standing the Governor in Council considers equivalent.
The Board is supported in the delivery of its statutory functions by a QCS Secretariat led by a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
The President’s functions include:
The President is also responsible for personally making decisions in accordance with restricted prisoner and no body no parole provisions.
To lead the Parole Board, we are seeking suitably qualified candidates with extensive, collaborative leadership capability who will:
This role provides a genuine opportunity to have a lasting and meaningful impact. To view a detailed overview of the role and the functions of the Board please read the Candidate Information Pack under Applicant Resources and Necessary Reading.
Confidential enquiries can be made to Jevon Seah or Natasha Olsson-Seeto on 07 3305 5800.
To apply please provide a resume of no more than 5 pages and a 1-2 page cover letter that outlines:
Applications close: Friday, 10 January 2025.
We value and respect differences and the diversity of thought and experiences all our people bring. We encourage applicants of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, disabilities, and with any family responsibilities to apply.
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