Principal Indigenous Program Officer , Employment, Small Business And Training

Working closely with the Team Leader Indigenous Programs Far North Queensland (FNQ), the Principle Indigenous Program Officer engages with our First Nations businesses and communities to assist in the development of innovative Indigenous Workforce Skills and Development Grant applications across the region.
The position includes broader implementation of the First Nations Training Strategy, advice and support in regional cultural capability and work across DESBTs suite of programs and responsibilities including collaboration with other regional team members.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Project Management
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Cairns region
Job ad reference QLD/546651/24
Closing date 05-Mar-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Until 30 November 2024
Contact person Brian Norris
Contact details Phone: 0477 306 186
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TARGETED VACANCY
First Nations Identified position - This is a designated First Nations Identified role. Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is one who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and either: is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or is accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which they live.
As Principal Indigenous Program Officer, you will specifically:

• Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations, registered training organisations and industry to identify and develop employment, Small Business and Training opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Advise and contribute to the development of regional strategies designed to increase the attainment of training qualifications for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, including apprentices and trainees.
• Manage, monitor, and review projects, program and systems which directly support the implementation of government priorities and programs, and support collaboration with industry and community stakeholders, that focus on Small Business, employment and Training outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Identify opportunities for the development and implementation of a range of targeted projects designed to support regional programs to achieve the objectives and performance targets outlined in its operational plan for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, communities, and organisations.
• Proactively contribute to the achievement of regional objectives for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, communities, and organisations by encouraging an environment where high quality work is achieved and supported by adherence to quality systems and processes.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a range of operational policies and practices which facilitate and support best practice in all areas of corporate governance across the operations of regional programs, which support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, communities and organisations.
• Provide input into departmental and regional policies and processes to allow a response to the developing and regional needs in relation of employment and Training pathways for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Conduct research and analysis on skills development for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, including the identification of funding sources and the development of project proposals.
• Provide direction and project management expertise to ensure the effective development and implementation of specific projects, program activities and initiatives that target regional employment and Training needs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Prepare reports and other correspondence including briefing papers, letters, speeches and promotional materials and maintain detailed, accurate and up-to-date stakeholder databases to ensure training, employment and Small Business opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people identified, are promoted and achieved.
• Represent the department and the region in interdepartmental, government, industry and community forums to ensure that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander training, employment and Small Business goals are identified, promoted and achieved.

We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion needs within our agency.
We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the designated contact for the vacancy.
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