First Nations Partnership Manager

Full time

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We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate First Nations Partnership Manager to join our Youth and Community Programs team. This position plays a crucial role in creating mutually beneficial collaborations between First Nations communities an external stakeholders for PCYC Queensland. This position has the flexibility to be based at one of our PCYC clubs around Queensland (subject to availability).

What we can offer

• In addition to your remuneration, enjoy generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 per annum tax free
• Flexible work options available such as working from home, hybrid arrangements, monthly RDO, 9-day-forntight, compressed hours and more 
• Free PCYC Gym Membership
• Exciting reward and recognition program
• Be a part of creating a positive environment for the development of young people
• Our work environment has a strong team work ethic where we live by our PCYC Queensland values - Respect, Leadership, Commitment, Passion and Teamwork.

Your New Role

The First Nations Partnership Manager will work to facilitate mutually beneficial collaborations between First Nations communities and external stakeholders, driving sustainable development and promoting cultural understanding through strategic initiatives and relationship building. To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in conducting meaningful community consultations and engagement processes with First Nations communities. If this sounds like you, download our Position Description to learn more 

About You

• It is a genuine occupational requirements for Identified roles that the role be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person as set out in Section 7 in the Anti Discrimination Act 1991. Therefore, Proof of Aboriginality is required to be successful in this role. Please see more information in the following link: Proof of Aboriginality | AIATSIS corporate website
• A relevant tertiary qualification is highly desirable, or significant experience in the industry in lieu of a qualification.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role working across either community, government or corporate sectors.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the governance of the Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Demonstrated ability in contract management across government corporate community entities.
• Demonstrated ability working with Government stakeholders at a local and state level to add value to existing youth engagement strategies.
• Ability to successfully engage with First Nations stakeholders.
• Strong existing relationships across all tiers of governments (strongly desirable).
• High level communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build sustained relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to travel across the state as required
• Hold a current unrestricted driver’s license.

Please note: Working With Children Check (Blue Card) No Card, No Start and Restricted Person legislation applies. All PCYC employees are required to complete a National Police Check upon commencement.

Applications close 26 May at 11:45pm.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. 

The Police-Citizens Youth Club in Queensland is a unique charity that is dedicated to positively impacting and changing the lives of young people throughout Queensland. Our programs are successful in achieving positive outcomes because our programs and activities are specifically targeted to respond to the needs of the individual communities in which we operate. In addition to the day to day activity and sporting programs provided at Branch level, PCYC’s offer a range of programs and courses for young people aimed at personal development, adventure development, communication and leadership skills in a safe, supervised drug and alcohol-free environment. Since inception 62 years ago PCYC’s core aim has not changed, now more than ever, it is our aim to interact positively with all young people in essence, before they end up at the police station. PCYC QLD is a charity dedicated to enhancing Queensland communities through youth development. It all starts here. Police-Citizens Youth Club vision is “Enhancing Queensland communities through youth development” Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association (PCYC) mission statement is - in partnership with government, community, business and families - achieving excellence in youth development by encouraging participation in recreational, sporting, cultural and welfare programs. PCYC facilitate and encourage participation in sporting, recreation, cultural and welfare programs with an aim to improving the lives of individual members and the development of local communities throughout the state. At our 54 clubs, there’s a different range of programs and activities to cater to the specific needs of the local community. In addition to the day to day activities at our clubs, there’s a range of exciting programs and courses for young people focused on personal development, adventure development, communication and leadership skills. PCYC is a non-government, not for profit charitable organisation.

The Police-Citizens Youth Club in Queensland is a unique charity that is dedicated to positively impacting and changing the lives of young people throughout Queensland. Our programs are successful in achieving positive outcomes because our programs and activities are specifically targeted to respond to the needs of the individual communities in which we operate. In addition to the day to day activity and sporting programs provided at Branch level, PCYC’s offer a range of programs and courses for young people aimed at personal development, adventure development, communication and leadership skills in a safe, supervised drug and alcohol-free environment. Since inception 62 years ago PCYC’s core aim has not changed, now more than ever, it is our aim to interact positively with all young people in essence, before they end up at the police station. PCYC QLD is a charity dedicated to enhancing Queensland communities through youth development. It all starts here. Police-Citizens Youth Club vision is “Enhancing Queensland communities through youth development” Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association (PCYC) mission statement is - in partnership with government, community, business and families - achieving excellence in youth development by encouraging participation in recreational, sporting, cultural and welfare programs. PCYC facilitate and encourage participation in sporting, recreation, cultural and welfare programs with an aim to improving the lives of individual members and the development of local communities throughout the state. At our 54 clubs, there’s a different range of programs and activities to cater to the specific needs of the local community. In addition to the day to day activities at our clubs, there’s a range of exciting programs and courses for young people focused on personal development, adventure development, communication and leadership skills. PCYC is a non-government, not for profit charitable organisation.

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