Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can contribute to the increased economic participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples? Do you enjoy building relationships with various stakeholders?

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. Join our North Queensland Office to help deliver this important work to train Queenslanders now and into the future.

Job details

TARGETED VACANCY 

First Nations Identified position. This is a designated First Nations 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.

About the role
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. On any given day, you'll manage projects, develop initiatives, and provide strategic advice, ensuring Indigenous voices shape regional strategies. Building strong relationships and delivering sustainable results are key. You'll also represent the department in community forums, contributing to policies that support Indigenous employment and training goals aligned with regional objectives.

What we are looking for
The position requires an applicant who has:
• High-level program and project management skills and knowledge of the vocational education and training sector in Queensland as it applies to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical, research and problem-solving skills with particular reference to project development, delivery and coordination concerning employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations.
• An ability to work with and sustain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, inclusive of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and organisations concerning the identification of employment and training needs and opportunities.
• Well-developed planning and organisation skills, including the ability to meet expectations and deadlines, through the achievement of business objectives and performance targets and accurate completion of work within pre-determined timeframes and a framework of accountability.

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:
1. Tell us about your skills:
• Your current resume detailing your previous work or voluntary experience including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance over the past 2 years, or an appropriate period.
• We will use your resume to assess how well you meet ‘What are we looking for' statements.
2. Tell us about you:
• Provide a short statement (of no more than one page) telling us why you are interested in this role and outlining what your motivation is to join us.
• This should not be a restatement of your resume and does not require you to address the ‘What are we looking for' statements. The short statement is your opportunity to tell us about yourself, what you will bring to the role and what you will get out of it.

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.             

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.

• Application Package DTET Dec 2024.docx (PDF, 750KB)
  
  
  613392 25 Role Description (Word, 247KB)