the opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on services that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and their families.

The Senior Project Officer is instrumental in supporting the ongoing implementation and reform of programs delivered by a Cairns based community controlled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child protection organisation.

Along with your colleagues you will advocate to ensure that our First Nations children, young people and their families have the same opportunity and wellbeing outcomes as all children and young people. You will be able to identify priority areas for developing and strengthening programs and services.

You will have experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, programs and service delivery, and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the child placement principle, active efforts and family led decision making.

We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with skills and experience, from $100,000 per annum (pro rata). Our employees benefit from salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, continuous professional development, gratis leave for usual business days over the Christmas period, gym membership contribution and other wellness support programs. We will consider a relocation contribution.

Please note it is essential that you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD)

About Us

The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak is the peak body representing, advocating for 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.

General Requirements for this Role

Visiting our members and stakeholders and travel within greater Queensland may be required. Therefore, a valid Queensland Working with Children's Card (Blue Card), drivers licence and COVID-19 vaccination is essential.

Further Information

If you are interested in applying for this role or would like further information, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Project Officer - Foster and Kinship Care - Identified - Cairns 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.