What you'll do
As the Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer (Identified), you will provide strategic leadership and expert advice to support the development, sustainability, and advancement of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce across Queensland Health. You will lead statewide workforce planning, professional, clinical, and cultural governance initiatives, ensuring services and workforce models are responsive to current and future healthcare needs. Working collaboratively with health professionals, multidisciplinary teams, government agencies, peak bodies, education providers, and community stakeholders, you will champion the integration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professions across care settings and drive innovative approaches to service delivery. You will foster a culturally safe, high-performing workforce through leadership, education, research, quality improvement, and professional development initiatives, while building strong partnerships that support workforce growth and improved health outcomes. Additionally, you will oversee governance, performance, and compliance requirements, represent the Office of the Chief Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Officer at local, state, and national forums, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, culturally responsive health services that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
The successful person
The essential requirements for this role are:
The person performing this role is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a person who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is either:
of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or
accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which he or she lives.
It is mandatory for employees appointed to this role to possess:
A relevant Bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher qualification; and
Certificate IV or Diploma qualification or higher in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health care, health, community/human services, or other field relevant to the role.
Demonstrated expert knowledge and understanding of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health service delivery practices with a proven track record in improving clinical services and establishing robust systems to ensure delivery of safe and reliable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services, development of professional competency standards and governance frameworks.
Demonstrated competence in providing high level culturally appropriate, strategic, and effective leadership to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officer professions, to meet current and future health service delivery needs.
Demonstrated high level strategic leadership expertise across multiple health care facilities resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Proven success in articulating and creating a shared vision, demonstrating courage and commitment in leading change within the service.
Why work with us?
Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes
Competitive salaries
12.75% superannuation
17.5% leave loading
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.
Ready to apply?
For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
