Our Organisation
The Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership (TQKP) is a systems-focused coalition and broker, initiated and hosted by ARACY - the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth, with Queensland partners. ARACY catalyses change by bringing people and knowledge together for the benefit of children and young people in Australia.
TQKP’s purpose is to ‘catalyse systems to change the odds for Queensland children and young people to thrive’. Our vision is for ‘every young Queenslander to thrive’.
To Achieve This, TQKP
brings people, organisations, and sectors together
uses what we know and learn
supports leaders and catalysts, and
facilitates collaborative action, innovation, and development
In Six Key Portfolios Of
Engaging Hearts and Mindsets
Enabling Stewards and Voices
Strengthening Places and Spaces
Integrating Hubs and Spokes
Growing Investment and Impact
Building Brains and Bodies
This means an eco-system better equipped and stewarded, working together well, to:
reduce the experience and consequences of inequity and adversity, and
improve opportunities, capabilities, and outcomes, so all kids can have a great start and journey in life.
For more about TQKP see www.tqkp.org.au. For more about ARACY, see www.aracy.org.au
In this role…
You will operate with a high level of autonomy and broad direction, working closely with the Executive Convenor, ARACY, and TQKP team members and partners to lead TQKP’s strategic communications and engagement, amplifying impact. This includes managing the Engagement and Communications team, convening the Engaging Hearts and Mindsets portfolio collaborative, and advancing the Strategic Framing initiative.
About You
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships and productive partnerships with diverse stakeholders across sectors
Substantial experience delivering impact in strategic, senior communications and engagement roles in public purpose or mission-driven work
Relevant qualifications related to strategic communications
A commitment to child, adolescent, and family health, development, and wellbeing.
In addition, a commitment to living and role modeling our ARACY Values is essential:
Equity: ARACY believes every child and young person is entitled to a good life and the opportunity to thrive. We aim to build a society that values fairness and equity, respects children as individuals with their own voices, and targets support to the least advantaged.
Integrity: ARACY is independent and non-partisan, advocating solely for children and young people, presenting evidence honestly, and managing resources responsibly.
Inclusion: We value diversity of all people and ideas, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexuality, or other characteristics.
Respect: We engage and advocate respectfully for children, young people, and their communities, listening to and involving them in solutions, and grounding our positions in their voices. We also respect First Nations Australians’ knowledge and cultures, which offer alternative perspectives to support all children to thrive.
Generosity: ARACY collaborates generously with aligned organizations and networks.
The Benefits
TQKP offers flexible working arrangements and is located in central Brisbane. A remuneration package will be negotiated based on skills and experience.
TQKP encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We aim to hire as soon as we find the right candidate, so please apply promptly.
This is a fixed-term role for three years, with the possibility of extension. For more information, including the position description, visit our website or email tqkp@aracy.org.au.
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