Principal Project Officer

About the role
The Principal Project Officer, Cultural Intelligence will be responsible for developing a framework to strengthen awareness and understanding of cultural intelligence across the organisation. The goal is to champion reconciliation priorities to engage and inspire QCAA employees and the wider community in driving reconciliation outcomes through the delivery of our products and services. This position plays a supporting role in achieving the deliverables identified within the QCAA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Capability Action Plan (CCAP).
To determine your eligibility and suitability for the role, you will be assessed on your abilities, aptitude, skills, qualifications, knowledge, experience and personal qualities relevant to carrying out the duties in question.
About the team
The Strategy, Planning and Corporate Support Division develops and implements governance arrangements for the Office of the QCAA, manages corporate policy development and strategies to improve organisational capability and sustainability. It also delivers a range of financial, human resource, communication, legal and administrative services.
Your key responsibilities
- Manage, lead and champion the development and implementation:

- of strategies, projects, frameworks and initiatives that enable the QCAA to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge, improve cultural safety, consciousness and capability across the workforce.
- of the reconciliation awareness and understanding across the organisation in line with the requirements and time frames set by Reconciliation Australia
- of strategies and tools for the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the CCAP, including risk and contingency management, benefits realisation, impact and quality measures, identify and address issues and assess the CCAP progress and overall effectiveness.
- of collaborative partnerships and positive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and teachers, and other stakeholders.
- Provide expert advice to the Executive Director, Strategy, Planning and Corporate Support and other senior managers in relation to current or emerging issues affecting, or likely to affect the provision of Cultural Capability Action Plan (CCAP) within the QCAA.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing priorities, as well as cultural events, programs and services.
- Design and present training programs, workshops, seminars and support materials for internal QCAA employees and other key stakeholders to support the CCAP associated activities.
- Establish clear timeframes for the delivery of services and communicate these to QCAA employees and other key stakeholders.

How to apply
Submit your resume and a statement addressing the following competencies from the 'Individual Contributor' profile of the Leadership Competencies for Queensland (LCQ) framework. Your statement will tell us how you demonstrate:
Vision
- Thinks critically and acts on the broader purpose of the system (Leads strategically)
- Gathers insights and embraces new ideas and innovation to inform future practice (Stimulates ideas and innovation)

Results
- Inspires others by driving clarity, engagement and a sense of purpose (Inspires others)
- Demonstrates accountability for the execution and quality of results through professionalism, persistence and transparency (Drives accountability and outcomes)

Accountability
- Fosters an inclusive workplace where health, safety and wellbeing is promoted and prioritised (Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces)This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.