Learning and Workforce Development Officer

Learning and Workforce Development Officer

$85,000 – $95,000

Permanent, Full-time position

Brisbane based position

About us

The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) is the peak body representing, advocating, and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child protection and family support sector in Queensland.

By sharing our collective knowledge and experience, we can all make a positive impact on policies and practices to combat the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Queensland’s child protection system.

About the role

This role will be instrumental in identifying a range of immediate and future capability requirements and development needs for the community-controlled sector.

Desired skills and abilities

• Lead the identification of training and development needs for the community-controlled sector, ensuring that any resources will be culturally sound.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that we are leading the way with delivery of all aspects of workforce training and development across the organisation.
• Facilitate ongoing monitoring, implementation, and review of the framework.
• Relevant work experience and/or qualifications desirable

Mandatory requirements

• A current Queensland Working with Children Card (Blue Card) or eligible to apply

Why join us?

Our vision is a future where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people are physically, emotionally, and spiritually strong, live in a safe, caring, and nurturing environment within their own families and communities, and are afforded the same life opportunities available to other children and young people to fully realise their potential.

This is what our team members say about working at QATSICPP:

“The QATSICPP team are an amazing group of diverse, talented, and passionate individuals. The work we do in the community-controlled sector on family led decision making has provided me with a sense of pride and achievement in my role. I have truly gained a sense of belonging in this team and I am excited to see where my journey at QATSICPP will take me.” Olivia, Project Officer – Strategy and Workforce Development

“I really enjoy working in such a caring, respectful workplace, where our diversity is our strength and you can learn from some truly amazing people doing some really important work.” Lucas, Project Officer – Strategy and Workforce Development

“Joining the QATSICPP team has been one of the best career moves I have made. I love the opportunities to reinvest creative skills I acquired in years of volunteer work into our projects.” Paula, Communication and Events Co-ordinator 

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 for general expenses plus additional salary packaging of $2,650 for entertainment expenses
• 5% annual leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements and work from home options
• Paid continuous professional development
• Gifted leave days for end of year office shut-down period
• Gym membership contribution

Further Information and Application Process

If you are interested in applying for this role or would like further information, please email hr@qatsicpp.com.au. Applications close on Sunday, 29 January 2023.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible.

Your application will include

A cover letter (1 page) demonstrating your key capabilities and experience supported by your current resume. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide two referees.

QATSICPP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.