The First Nations initiative is designed to recruit, train, and employ local First Nations community members within remote and discreet communities across Queensland.

The pilot phase of the First Nations recruitment strategy has been trialled on Palm Island and more recently Yarrabah over the last 3 years, with exciting results in terms of community safety, crime reduction and community engagement at security patrolled precincts – schools and courts.

Job details

TARGETED VACANCY - This is an identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by a First Nations person as permitted by and arguable under Section 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).

The First Nations initiative is designed to recruit, train, and employ local First Nations community members within remote and discreet communities across Queensland.

The pilot phase of the First Nations recruitment strategy has been trialled on Palm Island and more recently Yarrabah over the last 3 years, with exciting results in terms of community safety, crime reduction and community engagement at security patrolled precincts - schools and courts.

As part of this role, you will plan, deliver, assess and evaluate First Nations applicants for Senior Protective Services Officer (SPSO) roles within remote and discreet communities. You will contribute to the design, development, implementation, facilitation and evaluation of a culturally tailored SPSO operational training program.

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Work collaboratively with the team to lead pre-recruitment and recruitment selection strategies and selection processes.
• Design, develop, implement, facilitate and evaluate culturally tailored Protective Services Officers training programs.
• Apply adult education methodologies relevant to Queensland Police Service training programs and internal education and training policies and processes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of course curricula by conducting research, evaluation and development of operational skills training courses.
• Assist with the coordination, development and review of submissions, reports and training using high-quality verbal and written communication.
• Liaise with and develop effective working relationships with members of the Queensland Police Services and other agencies and individuals.
• Continue ongoing personal development and training to ensure best practise in the effectiveness of personal and instructional skills.

Role Requirements:

Mandatory - This is an identified position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that an Identified position be filled by a First Nations person as permitted by and arguable under Section 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
Qualification - Certificate IV or higher in Training and Assessment would be highly desirable.
Technical/Operational/Educational experience - The successful applicant will deliver training in community from a culturally tailored curriculum.
Other - The successful applicant will be required to travel to the remote & discreet First Nations communities within scope of the PSG First Nations Project, this may be for periods up to six weeks.

The successful applicant may also be required to perform duties from PSG Makerston House, Brisbane and Queensland Police Service Academy, Oxley.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/578583/24

Closing Date: Friday, 16th August 2024

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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Documents

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• 578583 24 - Role Description (Word, 5.37MB)
  
  
  578583 24 - Applicant Guide (Word, 226KB)