Director, Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF)

The Public Trustee of Queensland – Brisbane QLD

Are you a proud and experienced Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander leader who is passionate about empowering our young people, strengthening communities, and creating pathways for future generations?

The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF) is seeking an exceptional leader to guide the Foundation's strategic direction, governance and operations. his is a unique opportunity to lead an organisation grounded in the aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and dedicated to supporting First Nations students across Queensland to thrive in education, culture, and life.

As Director, you will help shape a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people have every opportunity to achieve their educational goals while remaining connected to culture, community and Country.

Make a meaningful impact: Lead an organisation that invests in the strength, potential and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, helping create opportunities that benefit individuals, families and communities for generations to come.

Work with communities across Queensland: Build trusted relationships with Elders, students, families, schools and community leaders. Champion initiatives that are informed by community voices and support young people to achieve their goals.

Lead with culture and purpose: Guide the strategic future of QATSIF, support the Board of Advice, and ensure programs are delivered in ways that are culturally responsive,



accountable and focused on positive outcomes.

Contribute to self-determination and positive change: Represent an organisation with a proud history of supporting educational success for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders and contribute to creating lasting change through education.

About you

- Demonstrated leadership experience in governance, community engagement and program delivery.
- Strong and respectful relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with Elers, communities, schools, government agencies and partner organisations.
- Experience supporting strategic planning, organisational leadership and governance processes.
- Sound financial and operational management capability.
- A cooperative leadership style that promotes cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment.
- A genuine commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to succeed in education and beyond.
- A deep understanding of the importance of culture, community, identity and belonging in shaping positive outcomes for First Nations students.

Identified role





This position is identified as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander role due to the genuine occupational requirement of the position (see s25 Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

We welcome applicants who have strong community connections and lived experience, together with an understanding of the cultural, historical and social factors that influence educational participation and success for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

The role provides strategic leadership and direction for initiatives that directly impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations. The incumbent is required to draw upon lived experience, cultural knowledge, community connections and an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives to effectively lead engagement, build trusted relationships, inform decision-making and influence outcomes. These attributes are integral to the effective performance of the role.

About QATSIF

QATSIF was established to provide Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with increased educational choices and life opportunities. Through scholarships and support programs, QATSIF assists First Nations students to access educational opportunities and achieve their potential. The Foundation is managed by the Public Trustee of Queensland and operates through a dedicated Secretariat.

The funds held in the QATSIF Trust represent the toil of previous generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders who laboured under now-repealed control laws and policies. More information about the originating history of QATSIF can be found at About - QATSIF

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📌 Director, Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF) (Brisbane)
🏢 The Public Trustee of Queensland
📍 Brisbane