As the Senior Project Officer, Community Engagement (Identified) you will provide services in the development and implementation of program related issues and specific projects related to ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have meaningful engagement in all levels of education.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to lasting, positive change in educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Queensland.

Job details

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About the Role

As the Senior Project Officer, Community Engagement (Identified), you will have a pivotal role in supporting a range of tasks including but not limited to:

• Support the establishment of Shared Decision-Making Bodies and the development of a shared decision-making process between the school and the community
• Support the establishment of a Traditional Owner Language Advisory Group and the development of a Traditional Language and Culture program between the school and the Traditional Owners of the local community.
• Provide clear and regular reporting to senior officers and other staff within the division on project progress or other agreed key performance indicators to assist in monitoring and decision making.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all relevant stakeholders.
• Attend meetings with departmental officers and community members to discuss, evaluate and revise plans, systems and procedures.

Travel is required for this position.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you will/may be assessed section of the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQR652567_25P Role Description (PDF, 163KB)
  Role Description