The President, Deputy Presidents, Professional Board Members and Community Board Members are appointed under the Corrective Services Act 2006. They are appointed for fixed terms by the Governor-in-Council on the recommendation of the Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support and Minister for Corrective Services.
The President and Deputy Presidents hold office for five years and may be reappointed but cannot hold office for more than 10 years.
Professional Board Members hold office for a three-year term and may be reappointed. They must have a university or professional qualification that is relevant to the functions of the Board. Relevant qualifications include, but are not limited to, law, criminology, medicine, psychology, behavioural science and social work.
Police Representatives and Public Service Representatives are nominated for transfer to the Board by the Commissioner of Police and the Commissioner of Queensland Corrective Services, respectively. Their service with the Board is usually for one to two years.
The Public Service Representatives must have expertise or experience in the supervision or rehabilitation of offenders.
The Community Board Members hold office for a three-year term and may be reappointed. They do not require a formal qualification. They represent the diversity of the Queensland community in their knowledge, expertise and experience. Community Board Members are not full-time Board members.