This #takealookinside Tuesday, retiring Lotus Glen Correctional Centre Dog Handler Terry reflects on 35 years of service with Queensland Corrective Services. From his early days as a Senior Correctional Officer to appointments as Supervisor, Manager of Centre Services and Accommodation and a secondment with the audit team, the retiring Dog Handler has experienced it all through a life in Corrections. Thank you, Terry, for your service! If you want to be just like Terry and make a real difference in people's lives, visit https://lnkd.in/g-QMm6Z.
Queensland Corrective Services
Public Safety
Brisbane, Queensland 16,514 followers
Delivering community safety and crime prevention through humane containment, supervision and rehabilitation of offenders
About us
Queensland Corrective Services is a top tier forward thinking public safety agency. We are committed to using evidence-based best practice to ensure officer safety, reduced recidivism and improved outcomes for offenders. We provide end-to-end supervision of offenders, with custodial and community corrections working together in partnership to achieve positive outcomes. As a professional, transparent and accountable learning organisation, we are committed to the humane containment, supervision and rehabilitation of offenders. People are at the heart of our business, and officer safety is an absolute priority. Everyone deserves a safe workplace, and we have a duty of care to provide safe environments for officers and the offenders in our custody and supervision. We expect the highest degree of professionalism and ethical behaviour from our officers at all times. We manage approximately 28,000 of the most challenging and difficult people in our community. Nearly 20,000 of those are managed by Community Corrections officers who work in the community and play a vital role in reducing recidivism. Every day, our work makes Queensland a safer place to live and work. Our officers are committed, professional and innovative.
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http://corrections.qld.gov.au
External link for Queensland Corrective Services
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Type
- Government Agency
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
GPO Box 1054
Brisbane, Queensland 4001, AU
Employees at Queensland Corrective Services
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Todd Gibbons
Integration and Identity Project
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Victoria Anne Sublette, PhD
Principal Instructional Designer at Queensland Corrective Services Academy
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Mark Plath, GAICD
Director, Operational Performance, Data Analytics and Reporting Group at Queensland Corrective Services
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Luke Z.
Cyber Security Leader | AWSN Mentor | Executive Board Member | Conference Organiser
Updates
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This #takealookinside Tuesday, we head off to Capricornia Correctional Centre to see how low security prisoners have tackled a historic restoration project! The old horse drawn wagon was in a state of disrepair, weathering the elements as it sat behind one of the centre's administration buildings for a number of years. With guidance from QCS trade instructors, the project - and many others like it - has provided prisoners with vital skills to boost employment skills upon reintegration into the community, leading to a reduction in recidivism. If you're looking to make a real difference in people's lives, like our amazing trade instructors, visit https://lnkd.in/g-QMm6Z.
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"Mostly I need to thank my team. My team are amazing, and I would never be here today without their support and getting behind me and replicating my passion for what we do." Congratulations to QCS Education Services Manager Tracy Taylor, following her win at the QBANK Everyday Hero Awards event last Friday. Tracy took home the Ownership award, which honours a person who’s demonstrated empowerment and integrity. Tracy was recognised for her work in rehabilitation, specifically the educational partnerships and training programs she implemented to upskill prisoners to improve their transition from prison to employment on release.
The 2024 QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards was a remarkable success, celebrating the outstanding contributions of Queensland’s everyday heroes. Out of 23 incredible finalists, seven exceptional winners were selected across various categories, representing the best in their fields, from frontline emergency service personnel to dedicated community volunteers. Each recipient's selfless efforts and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in society truly embodied the spirit of the awards. 🎉💫 #QBANK #EDHA #EverydayHeroes #YourPartnerInBanking Queensland Police Service Queensland Fire Department Queensland Ambulance Service Queensland Corrective Services Girl Guides Queensland
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#FlashbackFriday: Remember Lotus Glen Correctional Centre's Environmental Management Recycling Program? 🤔🙋 Well, it's been nominated as a finalist in the Waste Innovation and Recycling Awards for most Outstanding WARR (Waste and Resource Recovery) Project, Regional/Rural! 🎉 Celebrated for diverting about 50% of the centre’s waste from landfill, it’s not only Queensland’s largest recycling program in a correctional facility but it’s also providing employable skills to prisoners to increase their opportunities upon release – a win/win! We wish the team all the best in vying for the national award on October 23.
This #takealookinside Tuesday highlights how QCS is helping Keep Australia Beautiful through initiatives like our award-winning Environmental Recycling Program at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre. More than 700kgs of waste is collected and sorted each day, taking 9 skips of landfill down to two. Landfill is reduced, we’re sending every piece of plastic we can off to be repurposed and the work program prisoners are learning about environmental management. It is one of many community-minded programs we are committed to at QCS. Choose a career that makes a difference, visit https://lnkd.in/gqNtpzK
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This #takealookinside Tuesday, we catch up with Karen, an Administration Officer at Cairns Community Corrections! A Jill-of-all-trades, it's the huge variety of roles and places to explore in Far North Queensland that's kept Karen loving her role with QCS for 17 years. If you're looking to make a real difference in people's lives, visit https://lnkd.in/g-QMm6Z.
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This #takealookinside Tuesday, we catch up with Correctional Supervisor Peter at Wolston Correctional Centre! Having worked for QCS for 29 years, Peter blends his passion and expertise for koala rehabilitation with his day-to-day role to create a unique work life balance. If you're looking to make a real difference in people's lives, visit https://lnkd.in/g-QMm6Z.
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This #takealookinside Tuesday, we meet Cultural Liaison Officer Dean! Based in Townsville, Dean provides cultural assistance across the Northern Region from Mackay to Townsville and out west to Mount Isa, working alongside case managers to support First Nations individuals. If you are looking to make a real difference in people's lives, visit https://lnkd.in/g-QMm6Z.
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Congratulations to Deputy Commissioner Gary McCahon, Correctional Supervisor John Rossett and former Community Corrections District Manager Selina Shea after being presented with their King’s Birthday honours this month by the Queensland Governor, Dr Jeanette Young AC PSM. https://lnkd.in/gn3TYG7S
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We've gone absolutely bananas for this #takealookinside Tuesday, heading to Tropical North Queensland to catch up with Field Supervisor Shane from the Innisfail Work Camp! 🌴 🍌 The open custody work camp supports the local council, community and not-for-profit organisations through labour, maintaining public spaces and assisting community events. Find your tropical tree change in Far North Queensland - or anywhere in the state - with a career in corrections. Visit https://lnkd.in/g-QMm6Z.
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This #takealookinside Tuesday, we visit Townsville Correctional Complex to see how NAIDOC celebrations build understanding and connection through culture. Held in August to accommodate visiting elders, the centre's NAIDOC celebrations present a chance to learn and share more about First Nations people and culture, to better support and address their needs while in custody and during reintegration into community. If you are looking to make a real difference in people's lives, visit https://lnkd.in/g-QMm6Z.