Project Officer

PROJECT OFFICER

• Stronger Places, Stronger People (SPSP) Rockhampton – Project Officer 
• Full time fixed-term: 38 hours/week - Level 4.4 Social Community Homecare and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award Rate + super
• Location: Rockhampton. Remote work setup with the added option of working from the offices of CTC Shaping Futures - by mutual agreement.
• Length of contract: until 30 June 2024 with the possibility of extending to 30 September 2024 

BACKGROUND

What is the Stronger Places, Stronger People Initiative (SPSP)? 

Stronger Places, Stronger People (‘SPSP’) is a community-led, collective impact initiative, stewarded by the Australian Government in partnership with the Queensland state government and the community of the Rockhampton and Livingstone Region Local Government Areas (LGAs). SPSP seeks to disrupt disadvantage and create better futures for children and their families through locally tailored and evidence-driven solutions to local problems, in partnership with local people.   

 What is a community-led approach?  

 Community-led approaches are those that are led not by an organization or other outsiders but by a collective, community process – a process that ensures the individuals, families, groups and organisations in place are actively involved in setting priorities and responses to address the issues that impact them.  

 What is a Collective Impact model? 

 Collective impact is a shared commitment to a local strategy by communities, governments, service providers and investors, with shared accountability for planning, decision making and results. A Collective Impact model isn't about delivering programs, services or projects, but rather aims to build a movement to create change. It involves gaining a comprehensive understanding of a complex issue (through gathering lots of data, community stories and different perspectives from the community), followed by working collaboratively to influenc the system (policy, resources, mind sets etc) holding the problem in place. How it is enacted is different in each place, but usually involves multiple groups addressing different aspects of a shared focus, with the work being supported and held by a small team that connects the collaborative effort.  

 In Rockhampton, the SPSP Leadership Group - a collective group of voices from community, government, service providers and businesses, working together to create a thriving future for the community - has been formed to lead the change. The focus for creating change is supporting families, improving the wellbeing of children and young people and increasing participation of people in community life to enhance family and community functioning.  

 ABOUT THE ROLE 

 The purpose of the SPSP Rockhampton – Project Officer role is to provide high quality project, secretariat and administrative support to the SPSP Leadership Group to drive effective planning, preparation and progression of the Leadership Group Action Plan and all associated activities and priorities. It will involve taking a leadership role in facilitating outreach, engagement and consultations with a diverse range of community representatives and stakeholders to ensure community voice is heard. 

Collaboration for Impact is supporting the Leadership Group establish the SPSP initiative in Rockhampton. The Project Officer will be employed by Collaboration for Impact but will work with and be led by the Leadership Group (with direct line management and supervisory  support from Collaboration for Impact).  

 Could this be you? 

• Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Australian South Sea Islander and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 
• Reside within and have a lived-experience and knowledge of the Rockhampton and Livingstone Region Local Government Areas. 
• Curious and Learning mindset.
• Ability to engage a broad range of people and bring them together across difference. 
• Knowledge and understanding of local social issues impacting Rockhampton and Livingstone areas. 
• Experience communicating effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and community, non-government agencies and all levels of government.  
• Proven written and report writing skills and the ability to work independently and in a team. 

 To Apply: Please submit a written application addressing the Essential Criteria in the position description (a maximum of two A4 pages) accompanied by a CV/Resume and contact details of two referees to jobs@collaborationforimpact.com by 5pm on 28 March, 2024.  

 For more information please send enquiries to jobs@collaborationforimpact.com