PROJECT IN THE SPOTLIGHT
CORRECTIONS 2030: A TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY WHEN P2E WAS ENGAGED TO DRIVE SIGNIFICANT TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE IN A COMPLEX ENVIRONMENT, IT WAS CRUCIAL TO USE EFFECTIVE PORTFOLIO, PROGRAM, AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT, COUPLED WITH ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES.
In early 2018, P2E was engaged by Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) Commissioner, Dr Peter Martin (APM), to work collegiately with the organisation and develop a transformational program of work. AN EXTENSIVE REVIEW With the new appointment of Commissioner Martin in midNovember 2017, and Machinery of Government changes taking effect on 21 December 2017, QCS became a stand-alone agency reporting directly to the Minister for Police and Corrective Services. To gain a full appreciation of the organisation, its people, capability and culture, Commissioner Martin travelled to every correctional centre and community corrections facility in Queensland. The Commissioner listened to corrective services officers, unions, non-government 14
QCS Dog Squad Officers providing increased dynamic security (source: ©Queensland Corrective Services 2021)
service providers, representatives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, oversight bodies and other QCS partners in criminal justice and human services departments. Commissioner Martin, commented that, “It was evident that to meet the challenges of the next decade, the QCS must transform into a forward-thinking, top tier public safety agency.” “Forward-thinking means we are strategic, innovative and evidence based. Top tier means we are trusted, respected and valued for our
