About this job
About the Department:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
What you will do:
- Partner with school leaders, educators, and community stakeholders to co-design and implement cultural capability training for schools.
- Provide expert advice, resources, and professional development to support culturally safe practices within schools.
- Facilitate culutral capability sessions to a wide audience across the North Queensland region.
- Lead projects that promote reconciliation, engage First Nations students and maintain respectful relationships in education.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of initiatives, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities and community expectations.
- Support the introduction of First Nations perspectives across the curriculum.
- Engage with First Nations students to develop their leadership skills.
- Experience working in the public service is desirable but not essential.
- Traveling across the region is required in the role.(C class license is essential)
What you will bring:
- Lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person working with Non-Indigenous stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of First Nations cultures, community protocols, and educational contexts.
- Experience in walking in two worlds
- Experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, or school/community partnerships.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire non-Indigenous colleagues in cultural capability.
- A lifelong leaner who is commitment to equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement in education.
- A commitment to equity, inclusion, and empowering First Nations students and families to achieve educational outcomes.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) to what you will bring and what you will do section showing your past experience and passion for elevating First Nations student's educational experience.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.