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Commissioner, Queensland Corrective Services
Kingston Human Capital is pleased to be partnering with Queensland Corrective Services in the appointment of a Commissioner.
Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) plays a vital role in community safety and crime prevention, working in partnership with Queensland Police Service, the Department of Justice and other key criminal justice agencies.
QCS delivers correctional services that securely manage offenders, support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending. Its purpose is to prioritise community safety, prevent crime and contribute to a safer Queensland with fewer victims of crime.
The department's strategic objectives are to restore community safety by holding offenders to account, reduce reoffending through rehabilitative corrective services, support a safer workplace for staff, and build strong community partnerships.
With a statewide operational footprint and a workforce of approximately 8,400 full-time equivalent employees, QCS is a significant frontline organisation with a direct impact on Queensland communities.
About Queensland Corrective Services
About QCS
Learn about QCS, its role in community safety and crime prevention, and its work managing offenders and supporting rehabilitation.
Annual Report
Explore Queensland Corrective Services' performance, key achievements and financial and non-financial accountability for delivering corrective services across Queensland.
Strategic Plan
Explore QCS's vision and strategic priorities for restoring community safety, reducing reoffending through rehabilitation, supporting a safer workplace and building strong community partnerships.
About the opportunity
The Commissioner of Queensland Corrective Services is a significant executive leadership role with a direct influence on the safety of Queenslanders. Leading a complex, statewide frontline organisation, the Commissioner will provide strategic direction and operational leadership to ensure corrective services are safe, secure, effective and accountable.
Working within the Queensland Government's broader priorities and reporting to the responsible Minister, the Commissioner will translate government commitments into effective agency leadership, strong operational performance and measurable outcomes for the community. The role has a central part in advancing the Safety where you live objective and the commitment to Making Queensland Safer.
The Commissioner will lead an organisation responsible for holding offenders to account, supporting rehabilitation and reducing reoffending, while strengthening the safety and capability of the frontline workforce. This includes progressing major correctional capacity initiatives, parole reform, officer safety and improvements to service delivery across Queensland.
Success will require the ability to balance immediate operational demands with long-term reform, build trusted relationships across government and the justice system, and foster a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to shape the future of corrective services and deliver outcomes that matter to Queensland communities.
About you
This is an opportunity for an accomplished executive to lead a complex, high-impact frontline organisation and contribute directly to community safety across Queensland.
The successful candidate will bring the strategic perspective, operational judgement and integrity required to lead significant public services, strengthen organisational performance and deliver government priorities in a demanding and highly scrutinised environment.
You will be able to unite people around a clear purpose, navigate competing priorities and build confidence through transparent decision-making, sound governance and a strong commitment to public service.
What you'll bring
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Highly developed strategic and operational leadership in complex organisations.
- Sound judgement and decision-making in high-pressure environments.
- Experience leading significant operations, reform or organisational transformation.
- A strong commitment to community safety, frontline delivery and effective service outcomes.
- Proven capability in governance, accountability, ethical leadership and responsible stewardship of public resources.
- The ability to build, support and develop a professional, capable and safe workforce.
- Strong relationship-building, communication and influencing skills across government, justice agencies and communities.
- A clear focus on translating strategic priorities into tangible outcomes for Queenslanders.
What’s in it for you?
Lead with purpose. Strengthen the frontline. Make Queensland safer.
As Commissioner, you will have the opportunity to influence one of Queensland's most significant public safety functions and lead an organisation whose work has a direct impact on individuals, families and communities across the state.
You will lead a substantial statewide workforce, working with senior government leaders, justice agencies and community partners to strengthen correctional operations, support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending.
The role offers the scope to shape organisational direction, drive reform and strengthen the systems, culture and capability needed to deliver safe, effective and accountable corrective services. You will help translate government priorities into meaningful outcomes while ensuring the organisation remains focused on its core purpose.
For an executive motivated by public service and complex leadership challenges, this is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to community safety and the future of corrective services in Queensland.
How to Apply
Queensland Corrective Services is committed to inclusive and diverse recruitment practices that provide people from different backgrounds and experiences with an equal opportunity to apply and participate. Candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, women, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
To be considered for the Commissioner position, please submit:
- Your current resume
- A maximum two-page cover letter, including a suitability statement outlining your interest in the role and how your skills, experience and knowledge align with the requirements.
The recruitment process is being managed by Kingston Human Capital in partnership with the Queensland Government.
For confidential enquiries or further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Gerard Kerr, General Manager, Executive Search and Selection at Kingston Human Capital.
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