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. The successful applicant will support First Nations-led policy development and investment strategy.
Arts Queensland is looking for a permanent full-time SO Director - First Nations (Identified) to work in our Cairns, Far North Queensland office, however, other work locations may also be considered.
We are looking for the best suited applicant for this position. We will do this by assessing your eligibility and your ability to undertake the requirements of this position (including where relevant, the way you have carried out previous roles).
We will also consider your potential to make contributions to the department and how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion. Arts Queensland encourages all applicants to apply for our roles. Please refer to our Workplace inclusion and diversity strategyfor the Queensland Government.
Should you require additional support and/or reasonable adjustments with your application during this recruitment process, please contact the enquiries person listed within this job ad and a Panel member will be able to discuss further with you.
Please refer to the attached role profile for key duties this position will undertake.

To apply, please submit the following:

• a statement (no more than two pages) which summarises your skills, experience and achievements within the context of the position you are applying for. Consider the competencies listed in "What you will be doing" and "What we are looking for" sections of the attached position description.
• a current resume containing details of two (2) referees with at least one (1) of those referees having a thorough knowledge of your work behaviour, conduct and performance within the previous two years. The other referee should be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to the applicant's background, knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to the cultural capabilities.

Applicants are advised that the department may initiate a criminal history check on the preferred applicant(s) under section 52of the Public Sector Act 2022. Additionally, current and/or former Queensland Government public sector employees may also be required to submit a serious discipline history check declaration form as part of our pre-employment screening checks for this role.
Additionally, all employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with Division 2 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

Additional Information:

• Salary: $184,842 - $193,402 p.a. (includes 12.75% super and leave loading)
• Generous leave entitlements
• Flexible working from home opportunities
• Work in Cairns, Far North Queensland, however, other work locations may also be considered

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