Deputy President,

Parole Board Queensland

Applications close at 5pm, Sunday 14th December 2025

About Parole Board Queensland

The Parole Board Queensland (the Board) is an evidence-based, trauma-informed decision-making body that works with other Queensland criminal justice agencies to decide whether prisoners who have reached their parole eligibility date can be released into the community without adversely risking community safety. It also makes decisions about whether to amend, suspend or cancel parole orders for those parolees who have breached conditions of their parole orders.

The Board operates in accordance with Chapter 5 of the Corrective Services Act 2006, the Ministerial Guidelines to the Parole Board Queensland and the Human Rights Act 2019. When considering whether a prisoner should be granted a parole order, the highest priority for the Board is always the safety of the community. Decisions of the Board are made in a transparent and accountable manner. The Board’s work is of critical importance to individual prisoners, victims and their families.

The Board is a statutory authority and falls within the ministerial responsibility of the Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support and Minister for Corrective Services. Pursuant to s 242E of the Corrective Services Act 2006, the Minister has issued guidelines to guide the Board in the execution of its decision making functions. The Board is supported in the delivery of its statutory functions by a Secretariat, established under s 236 of the Corrective Services Act 2006 and delivered by Queensland Corrective Services

About the Board

The membership of the Board is set out in s 221 of the Corrective Services Act 2006, and consists of the President, at least one Deputy President, professional board members, representatives from the Queensland Police Service and Queensland Corrective Services, and community board members. A quorum of members must be present before the Board can undertake its statutory functions.

The Board is responsible for determining:

whether to grant or refuse applications for Parole orders;
decisions to amend, suspend or cancel parole orders; and
approval for a parolee to travel interstate or overseas. Queensland Corrective Services is responsible for the day-to-day case management and supervision of prisoners once released to the community on parole.

About the role

A Deputy President will be required to:

Support the President in strategically leading the Parole Board Queensland to advance the priorities of the Queensland Government, with a focus on community safety, reducing crime victimisation, and ensuring the integrity of parole decisions;
Assist in promoting the efficient and effective operation of the Board, contributing to the development and implementation of robust, evidence-informed legal, policy, and administrative frameworks;
Lead stakeholder engagement efforts to integrate services and strengthen collaboration across the criminal justice system;
Operationally lead a team of members and chair meetings to ensure evidence based, transparent, consistent, and human rights-compliant parole decisions are made in accordance with Chapter 5 (Parole) of the CSA and the Human Rights Act 2019, with regard to Part 2, Division 2 (Civil and Political Rights);
Support the President in fostering a culture of integrity, openness, and psychological safety for Board members and Secretariat staff;
Assist in identifying and managing risks to Board operations and contribute to transparent reporting on parole system outcomes; and
Undertake professional duties in accordance with the Board’s Code of Conduct.

To be eligible for this role, you must be:

A former Judge of a State Court, the High Court, or a Court constituted under a Commonwealth Act;
A former Magistrate; or
A legal professional with qualifications, experience, or standing considered equivalent.

How To Apply

Applicants are encouraged to review the Role Description and the links providing further information about the department to assist with understanding the recruitment and selection process.

To be considered for this role please provide the following information in your online application, for the assessment of your suitability:

Your current resume, of no more than two pages; and
A cover letter (1-2 pages) outlining;
- How you meet the conditions for appointment.
- Demonstrated experience in the criminal justice system and demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of administrative law practice, procedures and principles.
- Your organisational leadership experience and capability to lead change and operational systems/process improvements.

For confidential enquiries please contact:

Linda Parker, General Manager – Selection Panel and HR Consulting Services, Eden Ritchie Recruitment

0400 003 793 or linda@edenritchie.com.au

Applications close at 5pm (AEST) on 13th November 2025

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