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. Your Responsibilities As the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer (Identified), you will: Engage and provide direct support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families at risk of disengaging or disengaged from education through working in partnership with communities, stakeholders and government agencies. Develop relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, stakeholders, government and non-government agencies and identify pathways for families to enhance outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Prepare submissions, reports, briefing material and correspondence on intensive case management issues for the Director SCFC and the Manager EJI. Adhere to the highest standard of conduct, confidentiality and information privacy requirements of the department. Other responsibilities (as required) The Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Liaison Officer, Cairns Early Action Group, reports to the Nominated EJI Manager, Mick Gooiker, Cairns Regional Office, Far North Region 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) outlining your suitability for the role in response to the attached role description under "how you will be assessed" and within the context of the role as described above 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.
