Tourism and Sport
Northern; Service Delivery and Support; Sport and Recreation; Parkhurst
As a result of recent machinery of government changes in accordance with Administration Arrangements Order (No. 2) 2024, the former Department of Tourism and Sport is now known as the Department of Sport, Racing, Olympic and Paralympic Games.
As an inclusive organisation, we value and respect differences and the diversity of thought and experiences people bring to our workplace culture. We encourage applicants representing Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, all cultural backgrounds and languages, ages, genders and sexual orientations, family responsibilities, veterans and people with disabilities to apply. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions. This role is open to all applicants. We invite and welcome applicants who identify with one or more Diversity Target Group as defined in Section 25 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
If you are eligible to apply for this vacancy, you can apply online. Applicants who do not meet the criteria for the Targeted Vacancy will not be considered.
Sport and Recreation supports and encourages participation and success in sport and active recreation through delivery of: grant funding for sport and active recreation organisations and clubs, infrastructure and participation programs, the operation of precincts and venues, and through engaging and partnering with the active industry across Queensland. Through this investment, we want to improve the health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders by assisting them to be more active.
Our focus:
Activate! Queensland 2019-2029 is the Queensland Government's 10-year strategy to further enrich the Queensland way of life, harnessing the pride of our great sporting traditions, embracing our iconic natural environment, and building on our strong community foundations to deliver better health and wellbeing outcomes, especially for those most vulnerable.
Through Accelerate 2022-2025, the second action plan under Activate! Queensland, the department will provide targeted and deliberate action and investment to enrich the Queensland way of life through physical activity, driving increased participation and pathway opportunities while positioning the state for success in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Our team - Service Delivery
Our contribution:
Empowering Queenslanders to lead healthy and active lifestyles through the effective delivery of Sport and Recreation programs and services.
Our focus:
Service Delivery's primary function is to directly connect the agency with our clients and key stakeholders, playing a pivotal role in fostering healthy and connected communities. Through informed advice, effective engagement, and efficient delivery of funding programs, we aim to empower individuals and communities to actively participate in sports and recreational activities, regardless of socio-economic factors or geographic location.
Core Functions: Program delivery:
Overseeing various sport and recreation programs, including the First Nations Sport and Recreation programs, ensuring their effective selection and delivery across Queensland as part of Activate! Queensland 2019-2029. Capacity building and information provision:
Enhancing the capacity of not-for-profit sport and active recreation organisations, primarily at the local and regional levels through the provision of valuable intelligence to support the strategic goals of the department. Infrastructure:
Identifying and providing advice on potential infrastructure projects that align with the department's objectives. Responsible for the delivery of many infrastructure projects across Queensland. Collaborate and Partner:
Collaborate with regional stakeholders and sport and recreation organisations across Queensland to create partnerships and deliver programs and projects to contribute to Activate! objectives and deliver outcomes for local communities. To be eligible for employment to this role you must possess:
• Identified position
It is a genuine occupational requirement for this position to be filled by an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person, as permitted by and arguable under, Sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Evidence to support confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status for employment-related purposes in the Queensland public sector may be provided by way of: Confirmation of Aboriginality under a common seal document; or as detailed in Commission Chief Executive Guideline 02/13: Evidence of Attribute – Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles Directive.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further Information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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