What you will be doing:
• Manage activities to develop and support effective policies, projects and program responses with key stakeholders including Local Government and community organisations.
• Consult with stakeholders to support the development of effective project options to address major issues regarding the improvement of service delivery to our customer base.
• Undertake research and provide advice to First Nations Housing and Homelessness staff, Council stakeholders and customers.
• Prepare a range of written materials including cabinet submissions, executive correspondence, briefing material and information papers concerned with issues.
• Communicate effectively, sensitively and with influence with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to convey and guide acceptance of complex ideas and strategies and foster collaborative relationships.
• Scope various business improvement needs through the development of tools and templates that identify priorities/needs of stakeholders across Communities in addition to utilising research and liaison with internal and external agencies.
• Demonstrate leadership by modelling and fostering professionalism, accountability and ethical behaviour.
• You recognise and articulate the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and have the capacity to consult and negotiate according to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols. You know about and understand the issues that impact on both cultures in contemporary society.

What we are looking for:
We are looking to find the person best suited for the role and will be considering your knowledge, skills, experience, potential for development and future contribution to the department as well as your personal qualities and how they contribute to our department's equity and diversity objectives which aim to build a workforce that reflects the Queensland community.

It is recognised that everyone is a leader regardless of classification level. Refer to the Individual Contributor stream of the Leadership competencies for Queensland framework to understand the expectations for this role.

The skills you will need include being able to:
• Demonstrate the ability to understand and convey how your work contributes to wider organisational objectives and take these into account when making decisions.
• Have proven written and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships, communicate, negotiate, influence, network and consult with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with team members, completing required tasks by managing conflicting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility in meeting objectives and committing to action, including the ability to proactively to recognise and resolve issues.
• Model professional, ethical and culturally sensitive behaviour and consistently apply those standards of behaviour to yourself and others.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/668999/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 18 November 2025