This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a shared decision-making & governance forum to oversee First Nations Housing & Homelessness reforms in Queensland.
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Planning and Public Works (DHLGPPW) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Queensland (peak body) are seeking expressions of interest from interested people to join the Queensland First Nations Housing and Homelessness Partnership (QFNHH Partnership).
The QFNHH Partnership is a new governance committee, Co-Chaired by the Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Queensland and Director-General, DHLGPPW as a shared decision-making and governance forum to oversee housing and homelessness reforms in Queensland. The QFNHH Partnership of approximately ten members will include a majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Job details

If you are viewing this advertisement via Seek, click APPLY to see further information including the role description and Our Place: A First Nations Housing and Homelessness Roadmap 2031.

We are looking for people with a range of knowledge, skills and experience in some of the following. You don't have to have all of these skills. 
o    Housing and homelessness policy 
o    Understanding of the lived experience of First Nations peoples 
o    Representing the views of First Nations peoples 
o    Working with various audiences, government and community 
o    Indigenous rights, advocacy and social justice 
o    Negotiating, mediating and delivering rights based outcomes with Government and other parties 
o    Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property and Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Governance. 

You can apply through Smart Jobs, or provide a short statement of your skills and experience via email to QFNHHPartnership@housing.qld.gov.au.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply, including Elders, Young People, people from rural and remote areas including the Torres Strait.

The QFNHH Partnership is established through the Our Place: A First Nations Housing and Homelessness Roadmap to 2031 (Our Place Roadmap) to:
• develop a First Nations Housing and Homelessness Partnership Agreement between the Queensland Government, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Queensland and sector partners to 2031 to define roles, objectives, scope of shared decision-making and agreed ways of working to create strong, accountable partnerships to support the long-term implementation of the Our Place Roadmap
• shape policy recommendations and investment decisions relating to First Nations housing and homelessness reforms in Queensland, with a focus on positive impact and value
• inform Queensland's participation in the Closing the Gap Housing Policy Partnership, connecting Queensland Government and Australian Government First Nations housing and homelessness priorities including implementation of the
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Sector Strengthening Plan
• provide direction and guidance on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Our Place: A First Nations Housing and Homelessness Action Plan 2024─2027 (Our Place Action Plan), with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural perspectives to keep partners accountable to First Nations communities for the delivery of the Our Place Action Plan and any future action plans.

What we are looking for
• Knowledge, skills and experience in housing and homelessness policy, or developing and implementing public policy and understanding of the lived experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland.
• Experience in representing views on matters relating to First Nations Housing and Homelessness.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with various audiences and work well in a team-based environment.
• Relevant experience working in or with Government systems, processes and reforms, and other matters relating to housing and homelessness.
• Experience in Indigenous rights, advocacy and social justice.
• Expertise in negotiation, investigation and actioning and resolving problems.
• A successful track record of negotiating, mediating and delivering successful rights based outcomes with Government and other parties.
• Understanding of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property and Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Governance.

Mandatory requirements
It is a requirement that a majority of positions be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/563260/24

Closing Date: Friday 5th July 2024

Further information

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

Eight positions available.
Please ensure to download any attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

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

• our-place-a-first-nations-housing-and-homelessness-roadmap-to-2031 (PDF, 2.51MB)
  
  
  563260 24 - Role Description v2 (Word, 1.13MB)