· Permanent Flexible Full-Time
· Townsville, Queensland
· AO6 $119802 - $127941per annum plus 12.75% superannuation
Are you a self-motivated and driven individual passionate about improving outcomes for First Nations peoples? Are you experienced in delivering programs and building strong stakeholder relationships through diverse methods? Does the opportunity to lead your own work appeal to you? The Principal Indigenous Program Officer might then be the role you are looking for.
We are looking for a Principal Indigenous Program Officer to join us in making a difference to people's lives through vocational education and training, and employment programs. Join our North Queensland Office to help deliver this important work to empower Queenslanders now and into the future.
TARGETED VACANCY - First Nations Identified position
This is a designated First Nations Identified role. Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is one who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and either:
* is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or
* is accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which they live.
Why you will like working here
When you join our department, you're not just taking a job – you're becoming part of a dynamic team, committed to creating opportunities in a culturally safe and respectful workplace. You'll benefit from a supportive environment that values your cultural knowledge and lived experience, professional growth, offers diverse career pathways, and allows you to make a genuine community impact.
What you'll be working on
As the Principal Indigenous Program Officer, you will:
• Collaborate with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations, registered training organisations, and industry to identify and create employment and training opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres
Strait Islander people.
• Provide advice and contribute to the development of regional strategies aimed at increasing the attainment of training qualifications for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, including apprentices and trainees.
• Manage, monitor, and review projects, programs and systems that directly support the implementation of government priorities and programs, while fostering collaboration with industry and community stakeholders to focus on employment and training outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
You can see the full role description here.
What type of person will be successful?
We're looking for someone who can:
· High-level program and project management skills and knowledge of the vocational education and training (VET) sector in Queensland as it applies to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations.
· Highly developed skills in conceptual thinking, analysis, research, problem solving and writing, with a focus on project development, delivery and coordination to support employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations.
· Proven ability to build and sustain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations, to identify and address employment and training needs and opportunities.
· Well-developed planning and organisation skills, including the ability to meet expectations and deadlines by achieving business objectives, meeting performance targets and completing tasks accurately within set timeframes and accountability frameworks.
Enthusiastic attitude and drive to achieve great outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.
Want to know more?
To learn more about this role, we invite you to reach out to Lolla Ingadottir, on 0436 621 *** or by email to ***************@dtet.qld.gov.au.
How to apply
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Not sure if you're the perfect fit? We encourage you to apply anyway. We're always interested in meeting talented individuals who want to make a difference.
To apply, please visit the SmartJobs website and upload your resume and a cover letter explaining your connection to this important work. Applications for this opportunity close on 13 February 2026.
Apply here.