Senior Program Lead, First Nations Partnerships

Queensland Government; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Work-life balance

Development opportunities

Public service benefits

Job summary

Queensland Government's DETSI unit seeks a passionate leader to guide a high performing team, coordinating policy, communication and relationship-building with First Nations people to deliver environmental, economic and cultural outcomes. You will develop and implement an annual Communications plan for the Program, manage grant contracts with First Nations organisations, and support project delivery.

Open to all applicants, priority will be given to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

Qualifications

• Knowledge or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of policy, legislation and frameworks related to First Nations rights and aspirations.
• Excellent oral and written communication for web-page material, media statements, publications and events.
• Contract management with accountability, maintaining administrative systems and meeting deadlines.
• High interpersonal and negotiation skills with First Nations stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual Communications plan for the Program.
• Manage grant contracts with First Nations organisations with strong accountability, maintaining administrative systems and recordkeeping.
• Provide support and coordination to the program team assisting with implementation of the program's communication plan and projects.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with First Nations people, officers in QPWS&P and other government departments to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Participate as a proactive team member and supervise staff to build capability within the Unit.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Oral and written communication

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Queensland Government's DETSI unit seeks a passionate leader to guide a high performing team, coordinating policy, communication and relationship-building with First Nations people to deliver environmental, economic and cultural outcomes. You will develop and implement an annual Communications plan for the Program, manage grant contracts with First Nations organisations, and support project delivery.

Open to all applicants, priority will be given to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander