Join a dynamic and dedicated team that educates and engages with diverse audiences about Queensland Parliament!

Job details

This role is Identified.

Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it requires the incumbent to be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Proof of heritage may be requested to ensure this requirement is met.

This means the successful candidate must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and be accepted by the community in which they live.

This verification process helps maintain the integrity and intention of the role, ensuring it is filled by someone who genuinely meets these criteria.

About us

The Parliamentary Education and Liaison team is part of the Chamber and Education Services area in the Assembly and Committee Services Division and performs a range of services. The Education and Liaison team is a small but mighty unit of four full-time equivalent staff and several temporary part-time and casual parliamentary attendant staff.

Your primary duties as First Peoples Liaison Officer will be to

•  Perform a liaison role to strengthen relationships between the Parliament and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland;
• Provide advice on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols;
• Deliver parliamentary educational activities for Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and
• Contribute to developing and delivering the Parliamentary Service's Reconciliation Action Plan.

 You are a team player who can collaborate effectively with your colleagues to achieve shared goals, as well as an independent worker who can take charge of your own tasks and deliver high-quality results.

You are also a flexible and adaptable professional who can respond to changing needs and priorities, and a confident speaker who can communicate clearly and persuasively with various stakeholder.

You will be delivering the Eric Deeral Indigenous Youth Parliament and Junior Indigenous Youth Parliament programs.

Your role will involve travel across the State, sometimes by driving. A valid Class C driving licence is essential for this role.

Key duties and responsibilities of the position are further detailed in the information package attached. 

Benefits

• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Gym on-site
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture and active Social Club
• Generous superannuation and leave loading

Applications should be submitted via the SmartJobs website and include:

• Your current resume (maximum of 2 pages including 2 referees)
• A Suitability Statement describing your suitability for the position, focusing on your experience, skills, knowledge and abilities and how they align with the key selection criteria. (max. 2 pages)
• Verification of Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person identity

Further information

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

Documents

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

• First Peoples Liason Officer - information package (PDF, 2.61MB)
  Information Package for Applicants