The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) is the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child protection and the Queensland Youth Justice Peak. QATSICPP represents Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations delivering child protection and family wellbeing services, as well as youth justice funded organisations working across the youth justice system in Queensland.
QATSICPP works alongside its member organisations, government and sector partners to strengthen community-led systems that support the safety, wellbeing and self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families across the state
The opportunity
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Strategy & Systems, the Director, Strategic Reform will lead QATSICPP’s system reform portfolio across child protection, youth justice and early years.
The role focuses on ensuring reform commitments translate into real change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.
The Director will:
- Lead the design and coordination of large-scale reform initiatives across child protection, youth justice and early years systems
- Work with government and sector partners to translate reform commitments into practical implementation
- Build strong executive partnerships across government, sector organisations and community-controlled organisations
- Support sector readiness for reform, including system transitions and capability development
About you
You are a strategic leader with experience navigating complex reform environments and building strong cross-sector partnerships.
- Senior leadership experience in system reform, change management or sector development
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations
- Strong systems thinking and ability to navigate complex policy and service environments
- Proven ability to build relationships across government and sector stakeholders
- Tertiary qualification in management, human services, public administration, community development or related discipline, or equivalent senior leadership experience
What’s on Offer
- Senior leadership role influencing reform across Queensland systems
- Work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations
- Opportunity to drive meaningful change across child protection and youth justice
- Permanent contract
- Purpose-driven organisation focused on community-led solutions
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Ali Baker of The Orchard Talent Group on 0468 023 166 or email alison@orchardtalent.com.au. To apply please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.
The organisation is looking to move quickly through the recruitment process with a view to appointing as soon as possible.
The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.