The Manager, First Nations Partnerships and Engagement leads the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of culturally responsive initiatives that advance First Nations inclusion, capability, and leadership. The Manager is responsible for supporting the overarching direction to identify strategic partners and stakeholders state-wide that will ensure QCS is appropriately positioned to objectively and ethically achieve its long-term goals. The role will work collaboratively with other related QCS business areas including the Murridhagun Cultural Centre in the design and delivery of projects.

This role will be responsible for managing a small team which will help deliver this important remit and mentoring emerging First Nations people within the justice system.

The First Nations and Cultural Capability Command is responsible for embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation into Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) leadership, governance, service delivery and workforce as a fundamental step towards addressing the high rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander incarceration in Queensland.

The Manager, First Nations Partnerships and Engagement leads the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of culturally responsive initiatives that advance First Nations inclusion, capability, and leadership.

The Manager is responsible for supporting the overarching direction to identify strategic partners and stakeholders state-wide that will ensure QCS is appropriately positioned to objectively and ethically achieve its long-term goals.

This influential role will manage,



foster and cultivate recent and existing relationships with agency partners and stakeholders, and ensure stakeholders are aware of and align with QCS values, relevant policy frameworks, and expectations.

In this role you will also be responsible for ensuring successful delivery of project outcomes associated with the First Nations and Cultural Capability. The role will work collaboratively with other related QCS business areas including the Murridhagun Cultural Centre in the design and delivery of the projects.

A small team will help this role deliver this important remit, so leadership capability in forming new teams, building delivery understanding and momentum, coupled with the ability to clearly impart the strategic vision, priorities and required outcomes is crucial. The role also mentors emerging First Nations leaders, builds cross-sector collaborations, and supports systemic change to improve outcomes for First Nations peoples within the justice system.

The role will work collaboratively with other related QCS business areas including the Murridhagun Cultural Centre in the design and delivery of projects.

This role will involve: Project Management, Delivery of First Nations Partnership and Engagement Objectives, Workgroup Leadership.

This role is a Team Leader under the Leadership Competencies for Queensland framework. The most suitable applicant will demonstrate their applied knowledge, skills and experiences against the essential role requirements of the Team Leader leadership stream.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Management

📌 Manager, First Nations Partnerships & Engagement (Identified) (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Corrective Services
📍 Brisbane