Community Engagement Officer

We have an exciting temporary full-time Community Engagement Officer (Identified) position available.TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. We have recently been named State Winner of the 2023 Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious Queensland Training Awards and the Australian Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies.By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be a part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.In TAFE Queensland, South West region, we have a strong focus on workplace culture and we value employee collaboration, strong leadership and high performing teams. We believe that every employee has a role to play in "making great happen" through the embodiment of the following core values and behaviours in all that we do:We take ownershipWe are brave and contributeWe invest in each otherWe seek to understandSouth West RegionTAFE Queensland's South West Region (South West Region) plays a vital role in the economy and communities of over one-third of regional Queensland, with locations in Bundamba, Inala and Springfield in the east, Toowoomba and other key Darling Downs centres, Stanthorpe, Kingaroy and Cherbourg, to Roma in the west. South West Region offers an exciting range of study options aimed at preparing graduates for employment in the resources, agricultural and construction industries, through to health and aged care, community services, creative, hospitality, education and business. South West Region has first-class facilities, teachers who are industry professionals, and we use the latest materials and tools. As well as employment outcomes, a qualification from TAFE Queensland provides opportunities for further study at university level.Employees of the Nurunderi Campus of South West Region take great pride in servicing not only community members of Cherbourg but also of Murgon, Wondai, Proston, Goomeri, Nanango and surrounding areas.We are dedicated to providing training opportunities for indigenous and non-indigenous students who are committed to education and training which can offer rewarding employment outcomes and meaningful engagement in the community.Cherbourg Shire is the third largest Aboriginal community in Queensland. It is located 170 km north west of Brisbane and is on Barambah Creek. It is located in Wakka Wakka tribal boundaries, near the border of Gubbi Gubbi territory.TAFE Queensland's vision for a reconciled Australia acknowledges the truth of our history along with the ongoing impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. TAFE Queensland seeks to achieve positive training and employment outcomes for First Nations peoples through demonstrating genuine pride in the cultural identity and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the oldest living culture on Earth.We have an exciting temporary full-time Community Engagement Officer (Identified) position available until 5 January 2026 unless otherwise determined to join TAFE Queensland's Nurunderi Campus located at Cherbourg.As a Community Engagement Officer, you will engage with the community to provide advice to Nurunderi Campus and TAFE Queensland, with regards to cultural safety and awareness to ensure a consistent and professional approach to training, and associated activities, that is responsive to the needs of community.This position reports to the Cherbourg Campus Coordinator.The salary range for this position at the AO4 classification is $89,141 - $98,881 (gross) per annum.Four (4) weeks recreation leave (accrued annually)Flexible work options (e.g. Purchased leave, compressed hours, telecommuting)12.75% Superannuation and Salary packaging options availableRemote Area Incentive Scheme payments may be available to eligible candidatesFinancial assistance towards relocation expenses may be availableProfessional development and study assistance availableWellbeing initiatives and social responsibility programsAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramAccess to private health corporate plans and corporate discounts (e.g. Fitness Passport, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products)Comprehensive Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) support optionsWork at Home Software (e.g. Adobe and Microsoft software)Employee discounts or deals related to work-at-home software, Apple products, Dell products, Lenovo products, fitness passports, and private health insurance.Annual staff recognition awards and years of service recognitionPride Network for LGBTQIA+ employees and alliesWhite Ribbon Australia Accredited WorkplaceFree car parkingMandatory RequirementsTo be eligible for this position, applicants must:Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descentIdentify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander personBe accepted as such by the community in which you live, or formerly lived.This is a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.Highly DesirableCandidates who possess the following will be highly regarded:Experience working with indigenous communities and peoplesVocational experience or qualificationSocial Work experience or qualificationCounselling experience or qualificationTAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & AssessmentHow you will be assessedThe ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural impacts and opportunities to support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.Possess organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines, manage issues and establish work priorities.Demonstrated well-developed analytical, conceptual and innovative problem-solving skills to support client needs.Possess excellent interpersonal, liaison and communication skills as evidenced in working with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds including indigenous communities and peoples, interacting with stakeholders, managing relationships and engaging with community groups.Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining productive internal and external key stakeholder relationships, and working collaboratively to foster a positive and cohesive work environment.How to applyIf you're interested in this role, please use the 'Apply' button to progress to the TAFE Queensland Recruitment Portal where you can view the full role description. When submitting your application, please ensure you provide the following:a detailed resume including the contact details for two referees (one of whom is your current supervisor); anda cover letter which outlines your known skills, abilities, knowledge and experience, why you are interested in the role and what you will bring to the role within the context of the "How you will be assessed" criteria detailed in the role description (a maximum of 2 pages).Closing date: 4:00 pm, Monday 3 February 2025Job Reference Number: TQ2025-22Contact:Tabitha BleysPhone: 0429 340695Email: informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.#J-18808-Ljbffr