• Full-time
• Brisbane based
• Salary range starting at $115,000 + superannuation + salary sacrifice options

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

About us

The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) is the peak body for youth justice and child protection in Queensland. Along with our 38 member organisations and partners, we are committed to creating positive futures for children, young people, families and communities.

By sharing our collective knowledge and experience, we can all make a positive impact on policies and practices to stop the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Queensland’s child protection and youth justice systems.

The Centre of Excellence within QATSICPP aspires to facilitate the ownership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander intellectual property relating to children and families to support, enable and drive change in the Queensland child protection system to ensure best practice in delivering outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

About the role

The Project Officer position involves contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of a facilitator's guide for the Healing Our Children and Young People framework, which addresses the impacts of domestic and family violence (DFV) in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland.

Working alongside 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Wellbeing Services (FWS) in Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Mareeba, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba/Southwest region, Rockhampton, and the Torres Strait, the Project Officer will develop and implement the guide and ensure its effectiveness in supporting healing services for children affected by DFV.

The role includes providing implementation support, such as training and community of practice facilitation, and leading the evaluation of the guide's implementation.

Typical Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate the facilitators guide for the Healing Our Children and Young People framework.
• Collaborate with 8 Family Wellbeing Services to create associated resources and ensure effective community healing services.
• Provide support to sites through training and communities of practice.
• Lead the evaluation of the facilitators guide’s implementation.
• Build strong, effective relationships with key stakeholders, including FWS, community groups, and government departments.
• Contribute to the publication of research and reports.
• Other tasks as directed by the Centre of Excellence Director and/or CEO.

Desired skills, experience, and capabilities:

• Significant knowledge of domestic and family violence issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
• Understanding of the policy context for system reform and its impact on child protection and youth justice for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector.
• Strong skills in project management, research, and community engagement.
• Capacity to use NVIVO software or attain this.

Mandatory requirements:

• Experience in project management and implementation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child and family services or related fields such as health, mental health, or community development.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis.
• A degree or post-graduate studies in a relevant field is highly desirable.
• A current valid Queensland Working with Children’s Card (Blue Card) or eligible to apply.
• Driver’s License (preferable but not mandatory

Why join us?

Our vision is a future where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people are physically, emotionally, and spiritually strong, live in a safe, caring and nurturing environment within their own families and communities, and are afforded the same life opportunities available to other children and young people to fully realise their potential.

This is what our team members say about working at QATSICPP:

• “The QATSICPP team are an amazing group of diverse, talented, and passionate individuals. Our work in the community-controlled sector of family-led decision-making has given me a sense of pride and achievement in my role. I have truly gained a sense of belonging in this team, and I am excited to see where my journey at QATSICPP will take me.” Olivia, Project Officer
• “I enjoy working in such a caring, respectful workplace, where our diversity is our strength, and you can learn from some truly amazing people doing some vital work.” Lucas, Policy Officer
• “Joining the QATSICPP team has been one of the best career moves I have made. I love the opportunities to reinvest creative skills I acquired in years of volunteer work into our projects.” Paula, Communication and Events Co-ordinator

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 for general expenses plus additional salary packaging of $2,650 for entertainment expenses
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements and work-from-home options
• Paid continuous professional development
• Gifted leave days for the end of year office shut-down period
• Gym membership contribution

Further Information and Application Process

If you are interested in applying for this role or would like further information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Project Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or 07 3518 0071.

Please note that we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible.

No recruitment agencies, please.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Your application will include:

A cover letter (1 page) demonstrating your key capabilities and experience supported by your current resume. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide two professional referees.

QATSICPP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.