Targeted Vacancy

This is designated as an Indigenous Identified role. Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

The team

The role operates as part of the Office of the Regional Director and works in partnership with regional staff and the Statewide Cultural Capability Unit.

The division

Youth Justice

In Youth Justice you will have the opportunity to work together with people, partners and across places to enable young Queenslanders, especially the most vulnerable, to have positive life choices and opportunities.

You will help achieve this vision through developing and delivering initiatives, programs and interventions to:

Increase community safety and reduce rates of youth offending
Improve wellbeing of children and young people in and transitioning from youth justice
Reduce the disproportionate representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in the youth justice system.

Do you have a commitment to:
Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
Understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures?
Recognising issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today?
A united, harmonious and inclusive Queensland as articulated in the Multicultural Recognition Act 2016 and Multicultural Queensland Charter?
Communicating respectfully?

Key responsibilities

As First Nations Cultural Practice Manager you will specifically:

Maintain a comprehensive overview of current reforms, developments and strategies impacting the department's commitments to First Nations peoples and identify solutions to emerging regional issues with regard to the disproportionate representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in the youth justice system.
Strategically lead the development and maintenance of effective regional partnerships with First Nations peoples, community controlled organisations, other government and non-government agencies including engagement with Traditional Owners and Mayors, to deliver positive outcomes for First Nations young people and their families.
Represent the region in multi-sectorial forums and committees with regard to the advancement of improved outcomes for First Nations young people, families and communities and strategically engage with key partner agencies to create more effective service system responses.
Lead the development and continuous improvement of cultural capability across the region, ensuring systems, practices and competencies are in place that enable optimal service delivery to First Nations young people and families.
Together with the Regional Management Team, provide leadership in establishing mechanisms to support the retention, wellbeing and participation of regional First Nations staff and support the operation of the First Nations Action Groups within the region.
Contribute to the development and implementation of the department's Path to Treaty action plan including leading readiness and engagement activities across the region.
Provide advice to the Regional Director and regional leadership team on current practice, relevant policy implications, legislation and programs and the preparation of a range of written material including, executive correspondence, briefing material and information papers in relation to service delivery of youth justice services.
Lead, coordinate, plan, implement and monitor progress of regional projects within tight timeframes to achieve desired outcomes.
Work within a team environment to support the priorities of the region and contribute to the promotion of an accountable and equitable work environment as delegated by the Regional Director.

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