Here at DETSI, you'll be inspired to make Queensland better and contribute to ensuring one of the world’s most diverse natural environments is maintained for the health and prosperity of current and future generations. We are building better partnerships with First Nations people to deliver benefits and improved environmental, economic, cultural, and social outcomes.

We are looking for someone to join a passionate, high performing team, committed to re-framing relationships with First Nations people.

Job details

Your contribution: 
• Manage and lead specific Native Title Act 1993, Section 47C agreement making negotiations incorporating First Nations and Departmental perspectives including people, community, Country and co-stewardship principles.
• Manage and lead projects and teams including monitoring, evaluating and reporting on progress in relation to management of Native Title Act 1993, Section 47C agreements,
business planning, budget monitoring, and compliance with legislated obligations and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and/or coordinate briefing notes, program plans, submissions, reports and correspondence associated with the program.
• Develop and maintain highly collaborative relationships with First Nations people, community, special interest groups, and other agencies to underpin the success of the agreement making negotiations.
• Provide specialist advice to stakeholders both internal and external-to-Government regarding Native Title Act 1993, Section 47C agreement making including policy support and
interpretation of relevant legislation and related departmental policies, practices and processes.

Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this role further and obtain a full understanding of the complexities of the position.

What's in it for you? 
• Join a supportive high-performing team with a positive culture and inspiring leadership!
• Enjoy fantastic flexibility, benefits, work life balance, significant development opportunities as a public servant of Queensland!
• Work where you can truly engage your values and sense of purpose to safeguarding the environment for Queenslanders.
• You'll experience so much here. For most of us, it starts with our wonderful people and the rich, diverse perspectives they bring. They're dedicated, passionate and curious professionals. We're all different, and those differences are what make us great.

About you 
• Demonstrated experience leading and negotiation agreements with First Nations people and Stakeholders that incorporate First Nations people rights and that are balanced against Government priorities and legislation
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Native Title Act 1993 specifically Section 47C, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 and any relevant legislation and policy addressing the rights and aspirations of First Nations people.
• Strong project management methodologies, principles and practices, including an ability to effectively manage multiple projects and the financial and human resources to deliver project outcomes.
• High level communication skills with expertise in explaining complex information in culturally proficient ways and the demonstrated ability to liaise, negotiate and collaborate with First Nations people.

How to Apply 
• your current resume of no more than six pages
• a short two-page statement that briefly describes why you are the best suited person for this role--noting, our department values equity and diversity so please include information that will help us understand how you could contribute to our workforce diversity.
• evidence of the above listed Eligibility Requirements to confirm your eligibility.

This role is open to all applicants, however applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander that meet the minimum requirements for the role will be given priority  

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.

• 644143 25 - Role Description (Word, 319KB)