• Fixed term until 30 June 2025 with the possibility of extension
• Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and their families.

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact on research and development initiatives to support and enhance the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and their families? Then look no further than the Close The Gap Senior Policy Officer position.

The Senior Policy Officer, Closing the Gap provides strategic policy advice to support QATSICPP in shaping the policy environment to create positive change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. The role will contribute significantly to QATSICPP’s approach to ensuring Queensland is on track to achieve the Close the Gap targets and the implementation of the new priority areas.

An integral function of this role is to support the CEO’s involvement in the partnership committee and codesign with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peaks and government partners, legislation, policy and program initiatives that will improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

This work will include:

• Reviewing Queensland’s Implementation Plan and developing comprehensive briefs
• Developing reports on what changes are needed in the service systems i.e. health, youth justice, domestic and family violence, child protection, education and housing to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Supporting QATSICPP to contribute views to the ongoing National Agreement processes at a state and national level
• Exploring links and opportunities for broader policy and advocacy initiatives with Commonwealth and State Governments.
• Engaging with our members to ensure QATSICPP policy positions are informed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled organisations.

About Us

The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak is the peak body representing, advocating and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child protection and family support sector in Queensland.

We provide leadership in advocacy and the development of policies, strategies and programs to resource, support and strengthen the capacity and capability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations in the interests of our children, families and communities.

Our team is dynamic, talented and dedicated to improving the lives of our community.

Requirements for the role

• To perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD)
• A current valid Queensland Working with Children's Card (Blue Card) is required prior to commencement of employment
• Drivers Licence
• Occasional travel throughout Queensland is a part of this role
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and/or significant experience in complex policy environments.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is required

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration including salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements
• Continuous professional development and wellness program support
• Four weeks annual leave and gratis leave for usual business days from Christmas Day through to the first business day of the new calendar year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Gym membership contribution of $17 per week
• A relocation reimbursement can be negotiated

Further Information and Application Process

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If you would like further information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Policy Officer (Identified Position) - Closing the Gap enquiry via EthicalJobs.

This is a recruitment initiative to improve the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Child Protection Sector and is an equal opportunity measure under section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.