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Indigenous Job Opportunities - Including Brisbane, Townsville, Mackay & Greater QLD

As the PCCC Trust has well-established relationships with many of the large regional employers across the footprint of PCCC Country. Several of these agreements include commitments to maximise the participation of PCCC People in employment and training opportunities created by these organisations.

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  • Gladstone, Gladstone & Central QLD
  • PA, EA & Secretarial (Administration & Office Support)
  • Full time
  • $80,000 – $100,000 per year

This position is based in Bundaberg/Gladstone (depending on the successful candidate), however, travel between both regions will be required. 

About the Role:

The position of the Executive Assistant will provide confidential executive support to the Group Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Board of Directors of the PBC, PCCC Trust and DevCo and any other person directed by the Organisation from time to time. More specifically, the Executive Assistant will provide a professional first point of contact for all general queries and redirect enquiries to the CEO if appropriate.  The Executive Assistant will provide a high level of administrative and executive support and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism and discretion at all times. 

About you:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for an individual which obtains the following:

  • Certificate in Business Administration (desired);
  • Previous experience working as an administrative assistant, personal assistant or executive assistant (required);
  • Previous experience working with First Nations People (desired);
  • Knowledge and understanding of First Nations culture and heritage;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and relevant databases; 
  • Exceptional time management, organisational skill and interpersonal skills
  • Current C Class Drivers Licence (Qld) – essential;
  • Ability to work outside of your ordinary hours, you may be required to perform reasonable additional hours from time to time; and
  • Ability to travel across Bundaberg and Gladstone. 

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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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  • Multiple roles available covering all different shifts, morning, afternoon and night!
  • Relocation assistance and financial incentives of up to $5000 available
  • Salary packaing and 5 weeks annual leave

Position Overview:

Residential Youth Workers play a crucial role in our organisation by providing day-to-day assistance and support to our young residents in alignment with their support needs and identified goals. As a Residential Youth Worker, you will be an integral part of our mission to nurture, guide, and empower young individuals.

About you

Our Gracehaven service is looking for Registered Nurses to cover morning, evening and night shifts.

We are looking for people who are a compassionate health care professional able to provide care with empathy and kindness. Your attention to detail will ensure that you are effectively monitoring the progress of the residents and administering medication or providing referrals where needed. Your strong communication skills will enable you to understand and communicate with not only your residents, but also their families and a broader care team.

As a Registered Nurse you will:

  • Availability to work a variety of different shifts on a Part-time basis.
  • Provide direct patient care, including providing medications and interventions.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and monitor bespoke care plans.
  • Monitor and document resident health status and progress and make referrals as needed.
  • Educate families about health conditions and medications.
  • Provide guidance and support to our team of dedicated care workers.

To thrive in this role, you must have:

  • Current registration as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner. Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • Strong clinical knowledge and experience in aged care.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
  • A National Police Check or ability to obtain.

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For further information, contact Wendy Cross on 07 4153 8000.

Position Overview:

Residential Youth Workers play a crucial role in our organisation by providing day-to-day assistance and support to our young residents in alignment with their support needs and identified goals. As a Residential Youth Worker, you will be an integral part of our mission to nurture, guide, and empower young individuals.

Responsibilities
  • Guide and assist with personal care needs, including meals, meal preparation, and hygiene.
  • Accompany and support young people during outings and community activities.
  • Provide transportation to school, appointments, and community-based activities.
  • Facilitate skill development and socialisation within the local community and pro-social peers.
  • Assist with medication administration and adequate medication data record management.
  • Create a safe and supportive environment for vulnerable young people and children with trauma backgrounds.
  • Offer trauma-informed care to children and young people dealing with complex behavioural challenges and trauma backgrounds.
Qualifications
  • Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or Youth Work (or higher).
  • Qualification of Certificate IV or higher in other recognised fields (refer to the 'Minimum Qualification Standards Information Sheet').
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training is highly preferred but not essential.
  • Current Blue and Yellow Card.
  • Current Driver's License
  • Current First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain).
  • High-level written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working with clients with challenging behaviours and complex care needs.
  • Current Medication Competency is highly desirable.
  • Confidence, professionalism, and a client-focused approach.
  • Strong professional boundaries and adherence to procedures.
  • Flexibility to work within various environments and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
  • Completion of the "Worker Orientation Module - Quality, Safety, and You" and Child Safety "Hope & Healing" framework (or willingness to complete).

Availability

Candidates should have a high level of availability to work a mixture of day, night, and weekend shifts as required.

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  • Casual employment
  • Base hourly rates commence at $40 - $50 per hour
  • Sleepover allowance
  • Flexible roster
  • No use of personal vehicles whilst on shift

About the opportunity: 

The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children and young people, being a strong role model, doesn’t take things personally, and can help the children and young people explore themselves and their culture with good personal values. We’re serious about diversity and cultural inclusivity. Deadly Community Connections is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages people from a background of CALD, LGBTQIA+, women, and First Nations people to apply.

Responsibilities
  • In this role, you will guide and assist our young people with personal care needs such as meal preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, medication administration and accurate medication data recording, facilitating development skills and socialisation, and providing transport to school, appointments and community-based activities. You will also offer trauma-informed care to children and young people dealing with complex behavioural challenges and trauma backgrounds.
Qualifications
  • Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar
  • Current Blue Card
  • Current Australian driver's license
  • Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain

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  • Casual employment
  • Base hourly rates commence at $40 - $50 per hour
  • Sleepover allowance
  • Flexible roster
  • No use of personal vehicles whilst on shift

About the role:

The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children and young people, is a strong role model, doesn’t take things personally, and can help children and young people explore themselves and their culture with good personal and leadership values.

We’re serious about diversity and cultural inclusivity. DCC Industry Group is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages people from a background of CALD, LGBTQIA+, women, and First Nations people to apply.

Qualifications

  • Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar
  • Current Blue Card
  • Proven experience within the residential care sector is essential
  • Current Australian Driver's License
  • Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
  • Proven experience in leading and developing staff is essential

Availability
Must be able to do Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm including occasional on-call duties.

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Position status: Contract
Position type: Non Standard Hours
Occupational group: Justice & Legal
Classification: Not applicable
Workplace Location: Brisbane Inner City, Brisbane - North, Brisbane - South, Brisbane - East, Brisbane - West, North West Qld, Cairns region, Flexible,Logan - Beaudesert, Toowoomba region, Wide Bay, Darling Downs - Maranoa, Moreton Bay - North, Moreton Bay - South, Far North Qld, Townsville region, Mackay region, Rockhampton region, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich region, Central West Qld, South West Qld, Other - Outside Qld
Closing date: 30-May-2025
Salary Other: Fee per visit
Job duration: Contract 3 years (with possibility of extension)

Official Visitors perform a vital role in helping to address prisoner complaints and ensure prisoner rights are protected.

Official Visitors - or OVs - meet with prisoners to hear and follow up on prisoner complaints. Sometimes, they might need to follow up information with centre staff to find more information to decide on the outcome of the complaint. After considering both sides of a situation, OVs may make a recommendation to prisoners or QCS about how to resolve the issue.

Official Visitors are also required to perform other review tasks as required under the Corrective Services Act 2006. This may include:

  • reviewing a decision to make a Consecutive Safety Order;
  • reviewing a decision to place a prisoner on a Maximum Security Order;
  • overseeing requests from Police to remove a prisoner from a centre for questioning.

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CQID | Central Queensland Indigenous Development

  • Bundaberg, Bundaberg & Wide Bay Burnett QLD
  • Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development)
  • Contract/Temp
  • $74,908.60 -$77,022.92
  • Three (3) positions available

Purpose of the position

This role takes responsibility for finding family and kin to connect and reunify disconnected children, by executing and continually improving the Strong in Family & Culture Family Finding and Reunification procedures.

Qualifications and experience

  • Holds a current C Class Queensland Driver’s Licence
  • Current Working with Children Check, “Blue Card”
  • Holds or is willing to obtain a First Aid and CPR Certificate
  • Experience at successful service delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • Qualifications or knowledge relating to Child Protection
  • Experienced in client engagement and case collaboration
  • Ability to work in a culturally safe and competent way
  • Excellent ability to communicate effectively and respectfully in varying settings such as with families, children, stakeholders and colleagues; both verbal and written
  • Understanding of Human Services Quality Framework and Quality Assurance Processes
  • Ability to record information accurately through client management and genogram systems

Skills and attributes

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage – [Note: Non-Indigenous applicants will only be considered if no suitable Indigenous candidates are attracted in the first round of applicants]
  • Knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999
  • Competent in use of Microsoft Office and client management system software
  • Physical ability to undertake job responsibilities, including the capacity to travel away from home to achieve family finding and reunification goals
  • Ability to communicate effectively; spoken and written • Outcome orientated, self-starter, motivated and able to self-manage work tasks and achieve results
  • Demonstrable capacity to find family and achieve positive outcomes for children and families
  • Understanding and knowledge of the child protection system • Strong advocate for children, young people and families
  • Thorough understanding of and ability to practice a strength based and culturally sensitive approach with children/youth, their parents and extended family/kin.
  • An awareness of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture and society, the issues relating to Aboriginal children and family welfare and the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal families.
  • Strong connection to and knowledge of local Indigenous Community

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Applications will close on May 2, 2025.

Acknowledgement

In loving memory of all our ancestors, we acknowledge their fight and their hard work to get recognition of our country and for us to be standing here today.