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Program Officer, kuril dhagun (Identified: Australian First Nations)
Southbank
State Library of Queensland is seeking a Program Officer, kuril dhagun to support the delivery of high-quality services to our visitors in kuril dhagun, a dedicated cultural and multi-use space where First Nations communities meet, gather and celebrate.
You will work as part of a small, passionate team to present a welcoming space that celebrates and showcases First Nations history and culture.
This role is an 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.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Arts/Culture/Heritage |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SLQ705390 |
| Closing date | 18-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Erin Dougherty |
| Contact details | Erin.Dougherty@slq.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
This role is an 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.
About you
As a member of our First Nations Programming team you will support the delivery of high-quality services to our visitors in kuril dhagun, a dedicated cultural and multi-use space where First Nations communities meet, gather and celebrate.
Key focuses of this role will be presenting a welcoming space that celebrates and showcases First Nations history and culture.
What you will do
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Assisting in the development, delivery and evaluation of high quality, inclusive, creative and engaging public programs and initiatives for visitors to kuril dhagun.
- Coordinating and delivering community engagement and activities in kuril dhagun that amplify First Nations voices and stories, including coordinating and developing online content and communications strategies to grow engagement.
- Oversee the management and maintenance of the kuril dhagun spaces and resources, including overseeing the work of Visitor Services Officer, kuril dhagun.
- Responding to client feedback, reviewing and evaluating visitor data and providing reports to the Lead, First Nations Programming with a view to continuous improvement.
- Contributing to a positive and safe work environment by ensuring conduct that is culturally capable, inclusive, respectful and ethical.
Your core capabilities
This role has been identified as Team Leader. The core competency requirements of this role are:
Leads Strategically
Seeks and shares customer feedback to support the refinement of planned activities.
Stimulates Ideas and innovation
Shares and seeks creative ideas, suggestions and data to inform the delivery of services.
Building enduring relationships
Builds rapport and establishes strong and mutually beneficial connections.
Drives accountability and outcomes
Demonstrates careful planning and organisation to achieve results.
Demonstrates sound governance
Upholds integrity through responsible management and use of processes and resources.
To find out more about the leadership stream and corresponding capabilities required for this role, please refer to the Leadership Competencies for Queensland.
The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.
- Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
- Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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