Project Officer – Delegated Authority

Project Officer – Delegated Authority

Full time, permanent position.

Brisbane based position.

$95,000 + superannuation + salary sacrificing options

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

The Project Officer (Practice and Delegated Authority) is a key member of the QATSICPP Practice and Delegated Authority team. This team provides leadership in the delivery and development of QATSICPP Practice and Workforce Development Programs for organisations and staff in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Child Protection Services in the context of the implementation of Delegated Authority across Queensland.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Effectively engage and consult with QATSICPP staff, members, and other stakeholders to inform the development of practice initiatives, resources and solutions to support the implementation of Delegated Authority to the community-controlled sector.
• Lead the development of high-quality resources, tools, and products for use across a number of programs.
• Develop and maintain productive, professional relationships with key stakeholders and partners including the Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services.
• Deliver projects in line with contemporary best practice in project management.
• Produce project relevant documentation, status reports and project updates in line with individual workplans and project requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and report on data and evidence from a range of academic, operational and corporate sources.

Desired skills and abilities

• Knowledge of current child protection reforms and an understanding of the impacts and opportunities for QATSICPP’s Member Services.
• Knowledge of and experience working with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled child protection services and/or statutory child protection system.
• Significant knowledge and understanding of system and practice issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families within the context of child protection.
• Ability to research and analyse complex material, identify key issues and develop innovative and creative solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills as well as excellent written skills.
• Demonstrated experience of delivering projects with limited resources and tight timeframes to a high standard.
• The ability to work independently, manage workloads, take initiative, and meet deadlines.

Mandatory requirements

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Social Work) and/or relevant work experience.
• A valid Queensland Working with Children’s Card (Blue Card) or eligible to apply.
• Drivers Licence.
• Ability to travel within Queensland to support activities.

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
• “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, Policy Officer
• “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
• 17.5% 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 Wednesday, 13 December 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 professional 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.