Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Primary Industry & Environment
Workplace Location: Rockhampton region
Closing date: 12-Sep-2025
Yearly salary: $72773 - $79627
Fortnightly salary: $2789.40 - $3052.10
The role
As a OO4 Ranger, you will:
- Carry out park management duties including plant operation and maintenance, natural and cultural resource management, project management, fire management, weed and pest control and the development and maintenance of park infrastructure.
- Assist with the development and implementation of annual work programs for recreational and infrastructure development including the allocation of resources within a limited budget.
- Perform compliance and enforcement tasks on suspected breaches of relevant acts and permit compliance. Assist senior staff and staff from other Agencies with investigations as required.
- Perform general public contact duties including answering enquiries and providing advice, park patrols and undertake liaison with various stakeholders as required.
- Follow and assist in emergency response procedures including natural disaster contingency plans, wildfire response procedures, search and rescue procedures and medical emergency procedures.
- Participate in a team and assist with the supervision of subordinate staff, students and volunteers and implement and monitor workplace health and safety, staff performance management measures and equal employment opportunity principles and practices.
- Undertake administrative duties such as compiling and maintaining maintenance records and procurement of goods and services.
- Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations peoples of Australia.
Qualifications
- There are no mandatory qualifications required to for this role. However, formal qualifications in Conservation and Land Management or a related discipline, would be highly regarded.
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Position status: Permanent
Position type: Full-time
Occupational group: Health - Health Service Support
Workplace Location: Townsville region
Closing date: 11-Sep-2025
Yearly salary: $98555 - $116189
Fortnightly salary: $3777.60 - $4453.50
Job duration: Permanent Full-time
About your opportunity
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program (ATSIHP) aims to bring about quality equitable health outcomes for First Nations people, which are enriched by strong living culture and dignity.
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
- Mandatory: Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification: Diploma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Work, Primary Health Care.
- Mandatory: It is a genuine occupational requirement that this position is filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as permitted by, and arguable under, Sections 25, 104 and 105 of the QLD Anti-Disc. Act (1991).
- Highly regarded: Good leadership skills with the ability to provide high level management and leadership of staff, using initiative and judgement in resolving workplace issues in a cross-cultural environment.
- Highly regarded: Effectively work under supervision and direction, either individually or in a team, using routine health practices and procedures or established methods.
- Drivers licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a ‘C' class manual & automatic vehicle, and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
View full position description and Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV654453
- Lead flagship storytelling projects that amplify the voices of Reef Traditional Owner Elders
- Be part of a bold, creative team driving systems-level change across Sea Country
- Remote working from anywhere in Queensland (within the Reef catchment)
- Start ASAP on a fixed-term contract until March 2028
- Salary $110,000 – $125,000 + super (negotiable based on experience)
- Identified Role: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only, with preference for Reef Traditional Owners
- Secondment opportunities from your current job may be possible!
The Opportunity
What ReefTO are looking for:
- At least three years’ experience in communications, content production, or a related field, with a strong portfolio of storytelling projects (video, audio, or print)
- Proven experience managing creative projects, coordinating external suppliers (like videographers, editors, or trainers), and delivering high-quality, community-aligned outputs
- Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, engaging, and culturally respectful content for diverse audiences
- Experience producing or coordinating long-form storytelling projects such as documentaries, series, training programs, or publications
- Strong understanding of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) principles, and a commitment to embedding them in all communications
- Highly organised with strong project management skills — able to juggle multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders
- A collaborative mindset and positive attitude, with a genuine commitment to amplifying Reef Traditional Owner voices and supporting systems-level change across Sea Country
Apply by 12pm (noon) Monday 29 September 2025.
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- Lead digital storytelling and campaigns that amplify Reef Traditional Owner voices
- Be part of a bold, creative team driving systems-level change across Sea Country
- Remote working from anywhere in Queensland (within the Reef catchment)
- Start ASAP on a fixed-term contract until March 2028
- Salary $95,000 – $110,000 + super (negotiable based on experience)
- Identified Role: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only, with preference for Reef Traditional Owners
- Secondment opportunities from your current job may be possible!
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Director, Comms & Creative, you’ll design and deliver high-impact digital campaigns, shape our website and social media strategies, and bring powerful stories to life across multiple platforms. Guided by the ReefTO Taskforce, you’ll play a key role in strengthening community connections, growing our reach, and supporting the formation of a Sea Country Alliance.
What ReefTO are looking for:
- At least three years’ experience in digital communications, content creation, or a related field, with a portfolio showing impact across socials, websites, and EDMs
- Strong writing and editing skills, producing clear, engaging, and culturally respectful content for diverse audiences
- Confident managing social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), websites (WordPress), and email marketing tools (Mailchimp)
- Skilled at interpreting analytics and performance data to improve strategies and campaigns
- Deep understanding of, and respect for, Reef Traditional Owners’ aspirations, and a commitment to amplifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices
- Culturally competent, with the ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Highly organised, with strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
- Experienced working with contractors, agencies, or partners to deliver digital projects and campaigns
- Positive, collaborative and genuinely enthusiastic about ReefTO’s mission
Apply by 12pm (noon) Monday 29 September 2025.
Learn more and apply here
- Salary: $117,593 - $135,953 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
- Location: Adelaide (Kaurna Country), Brisbane (Yuggera and Turrbal Country), Canberra (Ngunnawal Country), Darwin (Larrakia Country), Hobart (Palawa Country), Melbourne (Bunurong Country) or Sydney (Gadigal Country).
- Permanent or temporary position, full-time or part-time (flexible working arrangements)
About the role
ABS are looking for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement Manager to help the ABS connect and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities; and ensure cultural support and guidance is provided to ABS staff.
EL1 responsibilities include:
- helping the ABS connect with, and understand the needs of communities in your region
- collaborating within your team, and across the ABS, to develop advice to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities across Australia
- providing guidance and support for the planning, development and implementation of statistical collections, such as the Census of Population and Housing
- supporting the implementation the Framework for Governance of Indigenous Data and the ABS Reconciliation Action Plan
- building the cultural capability, safety, and integrity of ABS staff and operation.
What ABS are looking for (selection criteria)
To be suitable as a Assistant Director (EL 1) - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Engagement you will have most, or all, of the following skills, qualities and experience:
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across government, community, and partner organisations.
- Proven capability to engage effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to align policy and program outcomes with community priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to provide cultural leadership and advice and perspectives, build staff capability and lead culturally safe practices.
- An understanding of data and statistics and how they can impact and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
- Leading and managing high-performing teams and working effectively within a diverse and geographically dispersed team
- Ability to foster an inclusive and respectful workplace culture
- Ability to represent your community and your organisation in meetings and forums at a variety of levels
To learn more and how to apply, click here.
Location: Gladstone region
Classification: Environment & Conservation
Role Overview
The First Nations Fire Volunteer will work as part of a team to undertake a range of activities associated with delivering cultural burns on Council reserves. The volunteer will assist in the planning, and preparation of sites and the implementation of Traditional Burns on Council controlled land.
First Nations nationality is an essential requirement for this role.
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Empower First Nations children and families.
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Deliver culturally safe and inclusive care.
- Permanent, Full-time Opportunity
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Hourly Rate: $44.58 to $47.97/h, based on relevant experience.
Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and families? At Churches of Christ, we are looking for a dedicated Support Practitioner – Identified to join our Children, Youth & Families team in Hervey Bay & Maryborough – Fraser Coast.
In this Identified role, you’ll be instrumental in delivering culturally safe, inclusive, and empowering services to First Nations communities, helping to break the cycle of over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in care.
About You:
- You are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person (a genuine occupational requirement under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991).
- You have a degree qualification in social work, psychology, social science or a related discipline (or equivalent level of expertise with more than 4 years’ experience attained through previous appointments, service, and/or study, with a minimum Certificate III in Community Services, as approved by the State Manager or Operations Manager).
- You have applied knowledge and understanding of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks, including knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of, the Child Protection Act 1999.
- You have a demonstrated ability to complete assessments for care and a deep understanding of the contemporary challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- You have experience in child protection, community services, or supporting vulnerable children and families.
- You possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work sensitively with diverse communities.
What You’ll Need:
- Current driver’s licence – P2 minimum
- Current National Police Certificate, Working with Children (Blue Card), Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check (LCS) – or the ability to acquire.
Learn more and apply online
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Empower First Nations children and families.
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Deliver culturally safe and inclusive care.
- Permanent, Full-time Opportunity
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Hourly Rate: $44.58 to $47.97/h, based on relevant experience.
Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and families? At Churches of Christ, we are looking for a dedicated Support Practitioner – Identified to join our Children, Youth & Families team in Bundaberg.
In this Identified role, you’ll be instrumental in delivering culturally safe, inclusive, and empowering services to First Nations communities, helping to break the cycle of over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in care.
About You:
- You are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person (a genuine occupational requirement under Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991).
- You have a degree qualification in social work, psychology, social science or a related discipline (or equivalent level of expertise with more than 4 years’ experience attained through previous appointments, service, and/or study, with a minimum Certificate III in Community Services, as approved by the State Manager or Operations Manager).
- You have applied knowledge and understanding of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks, including knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of, the Child Protection Act 1999.
- You have a demonstrated ability to complete assessments for care and a deep understanding of the contemporary challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- You have experience in child protection, community services, or supporting vulnerable children and families.
- You possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work sensitively with diverse communities.
What You’ll Need:
- Current driver’s licence – P2 minimum
- Current National Police Certificate, Working with Children (Blue Card), Child Safety and Personal History Screening Check (LCS) – or the ability to acquire.
Learn more and apply online
- Several casual positions available in remote NSW, SA, NT, WA & QLD
- $61.50 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading), plus superannuation
Do you have experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples?
The Remote Census Operation Manager will be required to work in Central Qld and South Burnett . This includes Central Highlands , Cherbourg, South Burnett, Woorabinda and surrounding areas.
About the role
As a Census Operations Manager, your role is vital in ensuring high-quality field operations in regional and remote areas. Using local knowledge and connections, you will coordinate and manage the operations in your area of responsibility. You will lead small teams responsible for the Census collection activities within your area.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to, project management, providing training, planning and administrative support to your teams, conducting daily quality checks, ensuring workplace health and safety compliance, and overseeing logistical activities.
Applications have been extended and will now close on 28 September 2025.
To learn more and how to apply, click here.
- Bundaberg, Bundaberg & Wide Bay Burnett QLD
- Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
- Casual/Vacation
- $44 – $50 per hour
In this role, you will be working as part of a dynamic care team, providing both youth support and disability support services to children and young people in DCC care. Our young people may have a range of additional needs, including ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), language disorders, and reactive attachment disorder.
What’s on offer:
- Casual employment
- Sleepover allowance
- Penalties and allowances in line with the SCHADS Award
- Flexible roster
- No use of personal vehicles whilst on shift
- Post-crisis debriefing and suitable access to EAP services
- Cultural Practice Advisor’s to support you with applying culturally appropriate practices
- Professional development and training opportunities provided by suitably qualified industry professionals and trained therapist
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar
- Experience in supporting young people in Out-Of-Home Care
- Current Blue Card and LCS Check
- Current Open or P2 Australian Licence
- Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
- National Crime Check, or willingness to obtain (DCC funded)
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) is highly desirable but not essential
Learn more and apply online
- Emerald, Gladstone & Central QLD
- Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
- Casual/Vacation
- $44 – $65 per hour
In this role, located in Emerald, you will be working as part of a dynamic care team, providing both youth support and disability support services to children and young people in DCC care. Our young people may have a range of additional needs, including ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), language disorders, and reactive attachment disorder.
What’s on offer:
- Casual employment
- Sleepover allowance and shift allowances as per the SCHADS award
- Flexible roster
- No use of personal vehicles whilst on shift
- Post-crisis debriefing and suitable access to EAP services
- Cultural Practice Advisor’s to support you with applying culturally appropriate practices
- Professional development and training opportunities provided by suitably qualified industry professionals and trained therapist
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar (or willing to enrol)
- Experience in supporting young people in Out-Of-Home Care
- Current Blue Card and LCS Check
- Current Open or P2 Australian Licence
- Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
- National Crime Check, or willingness to obtain (DCC funded)
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) is highly desirable but not essential
Learn more and apply online
Position status: Permanent
Position type: Flexible full-time
Occupational group: Administration
Workplace Location: Brisbane - North
Closing date: 03-Oct-2025
About the role
This is an exciting state-wide role that offers the flexibility to work remotely from locations across Queensland. You will be responsible for supporting a cluster of Hospital and Health Services (HHS) in the coordination and delivery of the Deadly Start Traineeship Program and the State-wide First Nations Cadetship Program.
The role focuses on ensuring high-quality program delivery aligned with career pathway structures, scope of practice, and relevant frameworks. By driving the successful implementation of these programs, you will directly contribute to improving health equity for First Nations people in Queensland.
Extensive travel across the state will be required as you engage with senior schooling and tertiary institutions, community partners, and HHS senior staff to build strong relationships and ensure the effective delivery of the programs.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Fulfil the accountabilities of this role in accordance with MNHHS's strategic goals, vision, and values, as outlined above.
- Ensuring the effective planning, implementation, and management of projects aligned with the strategic goals of the First Nations Training Pathway Program team.
- Lead recruitment and onboarding for allocated cluster of Hospital and Health Services, ensure onboarding is completed in a timely manner and meet allocated commencement deadlines.
- Support ongoing program improvement initiatives to enhance effectiveness and achieve improved health outcomes for First Nations people.
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- $74 908.60 - $77 022.92
- Full-time 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Are you passionate about supporting First Nations young people to reach their full potential?
We’re looking for a dedicated Youth Worker to help deliver the Deadly Futures Work Ready Program, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth (aged 12–17) through culturally strong mentoring, community connection, and work readiness activities.
You’ll work closely with families, Elders, and community partners to support positive pathways in culture, education, and employment — while making a real impact where it matters.
- Must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Must hold a Driver’s Licence and Blue Card
Apply now and help build Deadly Futures.
- $74 908.60 - $77 022.92
- Full-time 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Are you passionate about supporting First Nations young people to reach their full potential?
We’re looking for a dedicated Youth Worker to help deliver the Deadly Futures Work Ready Program, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth (aged 12–17) through culturally strong mentoring, community connection, and work readiness activities.
You’ll work closely with families, Elders, and community partners to support positive pathways in culture, education, and employment — while making a real impact where it matters.
- Must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Must hold a Driver’s Licence and Blue Card
Apply now and help build Deadly Futures.
ReefTO is on the lookout for passionate young Reef Traditional Owners (aged 18–28) to join their Youth Reference Group (YRG)!
This is your chance to help shape the future of Sea Country, bring youth voices into ReefTO’s work, and connect with other inspiring young leaders.
As part of the YRG, you’ll get to lead youth activities at the Sea Country Summit, create content like podcasts and bulletins, influence strategy and policy, and build your leadership skills along the way.
ReefTO are seeking six young Reef Traditional Owners (18 – 28) who:
- Are actively connected to the Traditional Owner communities of the reef
- Have demonstrated leadership or community involvement
- Are passionate about Sea Country, cultural self-determination, and the future of the reef
- Can commit to regular meetings and events every two months
- Are keen to collaborate, learn and lead
Applications close 5pm Friday 26 September 2025.
Learn more and apply here
The Queensland Government is seeking qualified and passionate individuals to join health boards across the state.
Applications close: Midnight, 7 September 2025
Appointments commence: 1 April 2026
We’re looking for people with:
- Strong commercial and governance experience
- Leadership, integrity, and strategic thinking
- Connections to local communities
- Expertise in health, finance, law, HR, research, or community engagement
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially:
- First Nations peoples
- People with disability
- Culturally and linguistically diverse individuals
- LGBTIQA+ community members
- People in rural and regional areas
Make a difference in Queensland health – apply today!
- Title: First Nations Engagement Coordinator
- Status: Negotiable –Part/Full time
- Salary: $92,449-$99,239 (excluding super)
- Location: Rockhampton, Gladstone, Theodore, or Emerald (Negotiable)
Roles and responsibilities
The First Nations Engagement Coordinator role will be able to:
- Understand the issues affecting First Nations people and have the ability to communicate sensitively
and effectively;
- Develop and maintain positive, trusting relationships with First Nations people and FBA;
- Develop an understanding of how and when First Nations within the Fitzroy region wish to participate
in natural resource management;
- Guide and support FBA to increase its cultural awareness and cultural competency;
- Support FBA staff to understand and implement culturally appropriate practices for connecting and
working with First Nations;
- Identify and pursue opportunities, in collaboration with FBA staff, to achieve First Nation
participation in FBA’s programs, projects and events;
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- Enhance FBA’s value and connection with First Nations through shared storytelling, consultation,
project co-design and partnerships;
- Use systems and documents to track, evaluate and continually improve the effectiveness and
appropriateness of FBA’s cultural engagement and knowledge sharing;
- Support organisation-wide exploration of new initiatives that align with and enable FBA to deliver on
the FBA strategic plan and vision;
- Undertake work in a manner that complies with FBA policies, procedures and values; and
- Support the corporate strategy and vision of FBA
Qualifications and Experience
Qualification or equivalent experience in one or more of the following fields is desirable: Engagement, Community Development, Business, Governance or Indigenous Australian culture. Best practice knowledge of natural resource management, human behaviour and demonstrated experience inbuilding and maintaining genuine long-term collaborative relationships would be highly regarded.
The First Nations Engagement Coordinator is an indigenous identified position. It is an occupational requirement that this position is filled by a person who identifies as a First Nation person of Australia.
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