Indigenous Liaison Officer – Affirmative Measure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Overview

APS Level 6

Locations: Brisbane, QLD; Rockhampton, QLD; Townsville, QLD

Salary: $101,833 - $111,979

The Department

About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR): we are committed to empowering futures, ensuring rights and enriching lives. We support people to have safe, secure and well‑paid work with the skills for a sustainable future as we itself strive to be a model employer. We provide the framework for fair and productive relationships between employers and employees. We also oversee skills development and training initiatives to support those entering the workforce or re‑training to take advantage of emerging employment opportunities. Our work directly contributes to shaping the employment landscape, through policy development, program implementation, or direct support services, to benefit job seekers, employees and the economy.

Our ambition is to create a department of great jobs where our people reflect our purpose.

The Role

The Indigenous Liaison Officer reports to the Director, Brisbane Employment and is responsible for engaging with local communities and building positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This role helps the department understand gaps in service and barriers to employment for First Nations people.

Responsibilities include collaborating with service providers and promoting place‑based activity that enhances the experience and impact of First Nations people in employment and skills programs, addressing Priority Reforms under the National Closing the Gap Agreement and DEWR's Reconciliation Action Plan. The role provides feedback from community to the Queensland State Office to improve cultural responsiveness at a local level. Travel, including overnight trips, will be required.

This work can be challenging but rewarding and suits people who are resilient, innovative, and want to make a difference in our communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the APS 6 Level may include:

• Providing cultural intelligence and support to the Queensland State Office staff and Senior Executives on matters affecting First Nations people, relevant to DEWR's work.
• Showing initiative and providing targeted on‑the‑ground support for DEWR programs.
• Proactively engaging with key stakeholders to improve industry, employer and participant awareness and uptake of DEWR programs.
• Participating in the DEWR Community of Practice on Closing the Gap, representing Queensland State Office and sharing information on employment, education and training for First Nations peoples.
• Leading and contributing to Queensland State Office Closing the Gap initiatives with staff, providers and stakeholders to achieve outcomes for First Nations peoples.
• Developing a directory of First Nations stakeholders across Queensland to engage in State Office activities.
• Understanding the dispersed caseload across Queensland to target activity to areas of greatest need.

Qualifications and Education

• A driver's licence is essential.
• Year 12 or equivalent is desirable but not essential; willingness to learn about Queensland regions and employment programs.
• Demonstrated experience working with First Nations communities and organisations is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs is essential.

How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted using the department's eRecruit system.

You Will Need the Following for Your Application

• Personal details
• Tailored resume or CV
• Referee details including current supervisor
• Your written story

Written Story

In this phase, tell a compelling story about your experiences. Your story should address each section in the key duties relevant to the classification. Review the Work Level Standards relevant to the advertised classification before writing.

Candidates are required to provide a story up to 500 words addressing:

• Your skills, knowledge and lived experience related to the key duties and capabilities of the Indigenous Liaison Officer role.
• Specific examples demonstrating ability to build strong, trusted relationships with government, communities, organisations and stakeholders to achieve outcomes for First Nations people.

Highlight any particularly relevant experiences from work, study or community activities. If you include a work example, clearly explain Setting, Characters, Action, and Outcome. You may also include examples from study or community experiences.

While preferred to show work examples, you can provide other examples as well.

In the eRecruit system you will also need to upload a Curriculum Vitae and provide contact details for two referees.

Eligibility and Heritage Confirmation

These positions are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This is a special measure under Section 31 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2022 and the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. Confirmation of heritage may be required, with acceptable forms of evidence including letters from Indigenous organisations or statutory declarations. The department also accepts other forms of confirmation if standard documents are unavailable.

The department has an Indigenous Liaison Officer available to support you during the recruitment process upon request.

Additional Information

Don't meet all the role requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway to support a diverse and inclusive workforce. You must be an Australian Citizen or in limited circumstances in the process of obtaining citizenship. A Baseline security clearance is required or able to be obtained.

Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.

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