Come and join the Program Design and Investment team at Multicultural Affairs Queensland. We are looking for a motivated and experienced professional to lead the implementation of the Multicultural Connect Infrastructure grants program and support other key initiatives. If you're innovative, dedicated and passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Job details

We value having a workforce that reflects the diverse views, experiences and backgrounds of the community we serve. We strongly encourage enquiries and applications from people with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We recognise that diversity of cultures and beliefs enriches everyone and provides a multiplicity of viewpoints representative of the community we serve. We strive to cultivate a psychologically safe and high-performing team environment, one that operates collaboratively and values the collective views of others. We seek to harness group and individual strengths capitalising on the uniqueness of these strengths.

In this role you will:

• Develop, implement and manage grants and infrastructure programs and projects aligned with government objectives.
• Lead contract development, negotiation and performance monitoring to ensure compliance with program requirements and departmental policies.
• Provide strategic and operational analysis and advice on program design and implementation, including risk, performance and opportunities for improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with other state government agencies, other levels of government, the non-government sector and key community stakeholders, to deliver outcomes and manage risks.
• Prepare high-quality ministerial and executive briefs, correspondence, reports and other documentation to support program delivery and decision-making.
• Work both independently and collaboratively, contributing to a positive team environment and sharing knowledge to support continuous improvement.

To be successful you will bring:

• Experience managing grant and funding programs in government or community settings, including contract and performance management. Prior experience with infrastructure funding will be highly regarded.
• Cultural capability and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly in working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities' and organisations.
• Strategic and operational thinking with the ability to provide practical advice that improves program delivery and contributes to team objectives.
• Strong communication and written skills, including experience preparing highquality briefing notes, correspondence, reports and program documentation.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and building community outcomes through quality programs.

To submit your application, click on the 'Apply Online' link below to provide:

Resume - Including the names and contact details of two (2) referees. One of the referees should be your current or immediate past supervisor.
Cover Letter - No more than two pages outlining why you are interested in this position and how your knowledge, skills and experience make you a strong candidate for the role.

For a confidential discussion to determine if this is the right role for you, please reach out to Arthur Maudlin, Manager on 0402 975 816.

Please note: Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal history check relevant to their role. This may include a blue card screening for roles that work with children or a Disability Worker Screening.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 683116 26 Role Description v1 (Word, 4.77MB)