Prison Transition Worker

7 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia QuIHN Full time $89,920 per year

QuIHN is a statewide, not for profit, and non-government health service which provides a variety of health services to people who use substances throughout Queensland across three service areas:

  • Therapeutic Services;
  • Harm Reduction Services; and
  • Better Access Medical Clinic.

QuIHNencourages a positive work environment and individual career development by providing for team building opportunities, individual learning and development plans, supervision, professional development funds, safe and supportive work practices and flexible working arrangements to assist employees in managing a work/life balance.

QuIHN welcomes applications from people with lived-living experience of substance use.

Genuine occupational requirement - To perform this role it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the AntiDiscrimination Act 1991.

About the role

Part time hours available

Fixed Term - to December 2026

The Prison Transition Worker will work towards expanding QuIHNs Hepatitis C Prison Transition services with a focus on Aboriginal Torres Strait Island people who need Hepatitis C support and education in prison, in community post release, and/or at risk of entering correctional services in South-East Queensland.

  • Implementing a service model for First Nations prison transitional services including managing centralised referrals, providing linkage and support to clients
  • Developing and delivering culturally appropriate harm reduction education sessions for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people via existing channels
  • Maintaining strong stakeholder relationships both internally and externally

What we're looking for

Someone who is passionate about their work and the health outcomes of both clients and the broader community and can demonstrate:

  • Tertiary qualification i.e. Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Cert IV or above, or equivalent in a relevant field
  • A demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
  • An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and to engage clients who are engaged in corrective services
  • Previous experience in a similar role i.e., Case Management, transitional services
  • Ability to achieve a successful Criminal History Check + Admin Form 27A (Application to Visit) as required by Queensland Corrective Services
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, and CMS (QFiles and Qudos)
  • Current Queensland driver's licence (or equivalent)

Salary and Benefits

  • Hourly rate - $44.58
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work life balance
  • Generous salary packaging options up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment
  • Additional paid leave - up to 6 days per annum (FTE)
  • Great workplace culture, supportive managers, and team committed to purpose

To apply

To enable us to assess your merit, you should apply via Seek with:

  • your current resume, including qualifications and employment history.
  • a short statement (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating your experience in relation to the "About the Role" and how you fit "What we're looking for"
  • as well as outlining your motivation to join QuIHN.

Applications close the Friday 5 September 2025, however the position may be filled before that time.

If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of the advert, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.

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