New Director-General for Queensland Corrective Services
Published Sunday, 14 December, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport
The Honourable Judy Spence
Corrective Services Minister Judy Spence today announced Kelvin Anderson as the new Director-General for Queensland Corrective Services (QCS).
Ms Spence congratulated Mr Anderson on his new position, signalling a new era for corrective services in this state.
“Mr Anderson has extensive experience in the corrective services field, previously serving as the Commissioner of Corrections Victoria,” Ms Spence said.
“During this time, Mr Anderson proved himself as one of the best correctional services leaders in the country and contributed significantly to the achievements made within the Victorian system.
“He is well-equipped to lead QCS over the next three years, bringing an interstate perspective to our world class corrections system here in Queensland.
“I welcome Mr Anderson to Queensland Corrective Services and look forward to working with him in the future.“
Ms Spence said as Director-General, Mr Anderson will play a crucial role in ensuring Queensland continues to achieve best practice in modern day corrections.
“It is certainly an exciting time to be joining QCS, as we embark on a number of initiatives to build the prisons of the future,” she said.
“In recent years we have undertaken the biggest prison capital works program in Queensland history, re-written the Queensland Corrective Services Act to modernise our system and introduced the new Parole and Probation division.
“In addition, we have continued our strong focus on prisoner rehabilitation through the expansion of our work camp program and pups in prison.
“These initiatives have transcended into successful and practical rehabilitative models that other states are keen to follow.
“I have confidence that, under the direction of Mr Anderson, QCS will continue to lead the way in the criminal justice arena.”
Ms Spence said Mr Anderson will take on the position of Director-General from February next year, with Acting Director-General Neil Whittaker continuing in the role until then.
“I thank Mr Whittaker for his excellent work over the past five months while he filled this position.”
Further information about Kelvin Anderson attached.
Media Contact: 3239 6203
Mr Kelvin Anderson
Kelvin Anderson first joined the Office of Corrections in Victoria in 1984 and worked extensively in all fields.
He was appointed the General Manager of the Metropolitan Women’s Correctional Centre in 1997.
In 1998, he was General Manager of Victorian Operations for Corrections Corporation of Australia.
He served as Director of Port Phillip Prison in 1999.
Mr Anderson was appointed the Commissioner of Corrections Victoria in 2002.
Ms Spence congratulated Mr Anderson on his new position, signalling a new era for corrective services in this state.
“Mr Anderson has extensive experience in the corrective services field, previously serving as the Commissioner of Corrections Victoria,” Ms Spence said.
“During this time, Mr Anderson proved himself as one of the best correctional services leaders in the country and contributed significantly to the achievements made within the Victorian system.
“He is well-equipped to lead QCS over the next three years, bringing an interstate perspective to our world class corrections system here in Queensland.
“I welcome Mr Anderson to Queensland Corrective Services and look forward to working with him in the future.“
Ms Spence said as Director-General, Mr Anderson will play a crucial role in ensuring Queensland continues to achieve best practice in modern day corrections.
“It is certainly an exciting time to be joining QCS, as we embark on a number of initiatives to build the prisons of the future,” she said.
“In recent years we have undertaken the biggest prison capital works program in Queensland history, re-written the Queensland Corrective Services Act to modernise our system and introduced the new Parole and Probation division.
“In addition, we have continued our strong focus on prisoner rehabilitation through the expansion of our work camp program and pups in prison.
“These initiatives have transcended into successful and practical rehabilitative models that other states are keen to follow.
“I have confidence that, under the direction of Mr Anderson, QCS will continue to lead the way in the criminal justice arena.”
Ms Spence said Mr Anderson will take on the position of Director-General from February next year, with Acting Director-General Neil Whittaker continuing in the role until then.
“I thank Mr Whittaker for his excellent work over the past five months while he filled this position.”
Further information about Kelvin Anderson attached.
Media Contact: 3239 6203
Mr Kelvin Anderson
Kelvin Anderson first joined the Office of Corrections in Victoria in 1984 and worked extensively in all fields.
He was appointed the General Manager of the Metropolitan Women’s Correctional Centre in 1997.
In 1998, he was General Manager of Victorian Operations for Corrections Corporation of Australia.
He served as Director of Port Phillip Prison in 1999.
Mr Anderson was appointed the Commissioner of Corrections Victoria in 2002.