Are you a self-motivated and driven individual passionate about improving outcomes for First Nations peoples? Are you experienced in delivering programs and building strong stakeholder relationships through diverse methods? Does the opportunity to lead your own work appeal to you? The Principal Indigenous Program Officer might then be the role you are looking for.

We are looking for a Principal Indigenous Program Officer to join us in making a difference to people’s lives through vocational education and training, and employment programs. Join our North Queensland Office to help deliver this important work to empower Queenslanders now and into the future.

Job details

 TARGETED VACANCY

This is a designated Identified role. Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is one who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and either: is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or is accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which they live.

The Principal Indigenous Project Officer for the North Queensland region drives employment and training outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You'll collaborate with Indigenous communities, organisations, and industry to identify opportunities that enhance training, apprenticeships and employment pathways.

About the role

As the Principal Indigenous Program Officer, you will

• Manage projects and develop initiatives improving economic outcomes across North Queensland.
• Build and maintain strong relationships and deliver sustainable results.
• Drive engagement activities to promote the departments programs and initiatives
• Provide strategic advice, ensuring Indigenous voices shape regional strategies.

What we are looking for

The position requires an applicant who has:

• Highly developed skills in conceptual thinking, analysis, research, problem solving and writing, with a focus on project development, delivery and coordination to support employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations.
• Proven ability to build and sustain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations, to identify and address employment and training needs and opportunities.
• Enthusiastic attitude and drive to achieve great outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.

How to apply

To apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page:

• Your current resume
• Provide a covering letter (of up to two pages) addressing the ‘What are we looking for' statements and telling us why you are interested in this role and outlining what your motivation is to join us.

Please ensure you refer to the Role Description 'Interested in applying' section for more information on what to include as part of your application.

We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/685076/26
Closing Date: Friday 24 April 2026

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.

• Applicant Information Package 2026 (PDF, 787KB)
  
  
  685076 26 Role Description (Word, 303KB)