We are looking to find the person best suited for the role and will be considering your knowledge, skills, experience, potential for development and future contribution to the department as well as your personal qualities and how they contribute to building a diverse workforce that reflects the Queensland community.
What you will be doing
- Support the implementation and delivery of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Action Plan.
- Assist with community engagement discussions with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on place-based Local Housing Plans.
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to foster collaborative relationships.
- Prepare research tasks and project work to support the preparation of a range of high quality written material including business reports, practice guides and presentations as required.
- Ensure quality correspondence and assisting in the preparation of submissions and reports, minutes, agendas and provide secretariat functions.
- Liaise, negotiate and consult with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including non-government organisations, management and staff to ensure efficient and effective delivery of support services relevant to projects.
- Support a high-performance workplace culture characterised by honesty, trust, inclusion, transparency, accountability and continuous learning.
What we are looking for
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, protocols and issues in urban, regional and remote locations.
- Deliver on required work activities within agreed timeframes and are flexible with work changes and shifting priorities. You take initiative and responsibility for managing your own work activities to achieve results.
- Seek continuous improvement by generating and sharing creative ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships and communication with a diverse range of stakeholders. Particularly, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or individuals across Urban/ Regional Queensland and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Councils, Trustees and Remote / Discrete communities.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/545667/24
Closing Date: Monday, 4th March 2024