Senior Program Officer (Identified) , Children, Youth Justice And Multicultural Affairs

Assist to develop, implement and coordinate program initiatives for human services, with a focus on delegated authority to community controlled organisations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Community Care
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Wide Bay,Rockhampton region,Sunshine Coast
Job ad reference QLD/535129/23
Closing date 08-Jan-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration until June 2027 with possible extension
Contact person Christopher Campbell
Contact details Mobile: 0488408218
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TARGETED VACANCY: It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. One of the referees should be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities.
You can be based at Maroochydore or Rockhampton for this role. Travel around the Region/State is a requirement of this role.
The Senior Program Officer's key responsibilities are:

• Develop and/or manage projects and programs that support the effective delivery of services relevant to the business unit, to primarily achieve delegated authority to community controlled organisations.
• Consult with government agencies and community organisations to support the development of effective policy and program options to deliver and maintain quality services.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders towards the development and implementation of whole-of-government policy and program initiatives relating to the programs and initiatives delivered by the business unit.
• Undertake research and provide advice to government and regional staff.
• Prepare a range of written materials including cabinet submissions, executive correspondence, briefing material, speech notes and information papers concerned with the programs and initiatives delivered by the business unit.
• Collaborate with other departmental staff in the management of communication and information activities to ensure broad awareness of issues affecting Queenslanders with disability.
• Develop and maintain systems for the effective monitoring and review of policy and programs which are the responsibility of the business unit.

Please respond to the leadership competencies in the role profile.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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