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Community Engagement Officer (Identified)
Blue Card Services (Screening Services); Queensland Worker Screening Services; Harm Prevention and Regulation; Brisbane
Identified Role
Join us as a Community Engagement Officer (Identified) - Blue Card Services
Join our dedicated team at Blue Card Services, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing the delivery of services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander blue card applicants. Your efforts will help increase engagement with the blue card system under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Community Engagement and Education |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/631887/25 |
| Closing date | 01-May-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Rebecca O'Callaghan |
| Contact details | Phone: 3211 6916 Access the National Relay Service |
What's on offer
- $115,758 - $123,611 plus 12.75% superannuation
- Permanent, flexible role based in Meanjin (Brisbane) with regular travel including to remote and regional communities across Queensland
- Be part of a culturally capable and supportive team within a large department
- Help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people navigate the blue card system
About the role
- Provide practical assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants throughout the blue card application process, ensuring culturally responsive and respectful service.
- Take verbal submissions and assist risk assessment officers in improving applicant engagement with police and other assessable information.
- Offer advice on cultural and regional issues relevant to eligibility assessments and make evidence-based recommendations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Assist in planning and coordinating community visits and monitoring application processes.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of culturally appropriate policies and procedures.
A bit about you
- An understanding of the cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Communication skills and the ability to consult effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound, evidence-based recommendations
- A willingness to travel intrastate, including overnight stays in remote communities.
- A commitment to culturally responsive service delivery that respects and acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Note - This is an identified role. This means the role must be filled by an Aboriginal for Torres Strait Islander person.
Please contact Rebecca O'Callaghan on 3211 6916 to yarn and find out more.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/631887/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 1st May 2025
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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