Are you interested in influencing change at department, state and national levels through evidence informed, culturally sound public policy to drive equity and excellence outcomes for First Nations children and young people? The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy Policy and Governance branch is looking for someone with strong policy and project management skills to lead a small team to achieve exciting outcomes. If you enjoy strategic planning, being at the forefront of ground-breaking initiatives and have exceptional writing skills, we would love to hear from you.

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About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity,  offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Why this Role?

• Lead and manage complex policy projects to ensure the strategic goals and objectives of the department and the government are achieved, including conducting policy analysis, research, development and evaluation of policy options and preparation of policy advice.
• Prepare submissions, briefs, ministerial and departmental correspondence including responses to, and development of, Cabinet Submissions and policy advice for the Minister, the Director-General and Senior Executives within the department.
• Monitor emergent educational, economic or social issues impacting First Nations peoples, identify opportunities, anticipate risks and issues, and provide evidence informed, strategic advice to Senior Executives within the department.
• Employ strong project governance, including robust planning, scheduling, risk management, delivery and reporting of milestones to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and manage a small team of direct reports and provide direction, guidance and leadership to staff, manage their work performance and provide appropriate feedback.

The Perfect Fit:

• You are able to communicate effectively with First Nations peoples and you have knowledge of both cultures and societies from a historical and contemporary perspective.
• You recognise and articulate the interests of First Nations peoples and you are able to consult in accordance with cultural protocols if required.

Mandatory Requirement:

For this position, it is a genuine occupational requirement that it be filled by an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person as set out in Section 7 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1991 for the purposes contained in Section 25 of that Act.

Verification of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Island heritage

• For administrative purposes, in relation to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is either:
  • of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or
  • accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.
• By definition a person who is not an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cannot be employed (on any basis) to perform the duties of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identified role.
• Applicants to this position may have to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

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
  
  CO661689_25P Role Description (PDF, 188KB)
  Role Description