Job Description
The Parole Board Queensland (the Board) is an evidence-based, trauma-informed, administrative decision-making body that works collaboratively with other Queensland criminal justice agencies to decide whether prisoners who have reached their parole eligibility date can be safely released to serve the remainder of their sentence in the community.
The Board is seeking Professional Board Members who are experienced administrative decision-makers and can lead a multi-disciplinary meeting to appropriately apply legal principles to the evidence before the Board and draw conclusions in a supported but complex environment.
To be successful in this role, you would ideally demonstrate:
ability to collaboratively lead board meetings and ensure robust decisions are made within tight timeframes.
administrative law experience, preferably with expertise in evidence-based decision making and statutory decision-making processes, or other experience relevant to the functions of the Board.
an ability to apply key principles, findings, and recommendations of external and internal reviews to the functions of the Board.
experience interpreting and applying decision-making frameworks and legislation and consolidating complex information from various sources to provide comprehensive advice and assessments.
acceptance and appreciation of the Board's duty to make lawful and evidencebased decisions.
The Board encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and experience, particularly those from First Nations backgrounds or who have experience working with victims of crime.
Appointments may be offered for both full-time and sessional work as required by the Board, for a period of 12 months.
Please refer to the attached Role Description for further information, including how to apply.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/640337/25
Closing Date: Friday, 13th June 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
The Board is seeking Professional Board Members who are experienced administrative decision-makers and can lead a multi-disciplinary meeting to appropriately apply legal principles to the evidence before the Board and draw conclusions in a supported but complex environment.
To be successful in this role, you would ideally demonstrate:
ability to collaboratively lead board meetings and ensure robust decisions are made within tight timeframes.
administrative law experience, preferably with expertise in evidence-based decision making and statutory decision-making processes, or other experience relevant to the functions of the Board.
an ability to apply key principles, findings, and recommendations of external and internal reviews to the functions of the Board.
experience interpreting and applying decision-making frameworks and legislation and consolidating complex information from various sources to provide comprehensive advice and assessments.
acceptance and appreciation of the Board's duty to make lawful and evidencebased decisions.
The Board encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and experience, particularly those from First Nations backgrounds or who have experience working with victims of crime.
Appointments may be offered for both full-time and sessional work as required by the Board, for a period of 12 months.
Please refer to the attached Role Description for further information, including how to apply.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/640337/25
Closing Date: Friday, 13th June 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Professional Board Member position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Brisbane offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
