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Outreach Engagement Advisor-First Nations (identified)About UsQIFVLS is a state-wide Community Legal Practice with office across 8 regions in Queensland. We are a not-for-profit organisation that provides free legal services, including court and tribunal representation, welfare support, advocacy and community education to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander victims of family violence and/or sexual assault. Currently we have a vacancy for a Outreach Engagement Advisor in our Community Legal Practice for the Cairns Office.Please note, that to perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QldAbout the roleFacilitate workshops utilizing local traditional knowledge and practices, delivering face-to-face workshops and forums, building community capacity, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders. Promote QIFVLS and deliver tailored programs, outreach, and referral pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and individuals.ResponsibilitiesOutreach Engagement ActivitiesDevelop and manage local community partnerships in a professional and culturally appropriate manner.Develop community engagement strategic plans including contribution from Case Management Officers (CMO) and Community Family Advocate (CFA)Network and liaise with community organizations, mens and womens groups, government departments, and community justice groups to promote QIFVLS services.With Community Development Manager (CDM) oversight and pre-approval, represent QIFVLS within the region or community by attending and networking during functions, workshops and forums relevant to the function of the Outreach Engagement Advisor (OEA) role, in a manner consistent with QIFVLS professional standards and code of conduct.TravelSchedule and organize regular and extensive travel within the region, utilizing relevant forms and checklists, including submission of project plans a minimum of 4 weeks prior to travel.Proposed travel bi-monthly or an as needs basisReport directly to the Community Development Manager (CDM) on issues and challenges encountered during outreach efforts on unseen circumstances that can delay or prevent entry into communities, that impact on outreach activities. Barriers may include severe weather, poor road conditions, health emergencies such as pandemics outbreaks, cultural events, logistical issues, administrative delays, and/or internal community conflicts.Dissemination of InformationDefine and communicate the engagement strategic plans, maintaining currency in QIFVLS regional stakeholder directories.Maintain accuracy in data entry and information management including updating regional profiles, utilizing QIFVLS stakeholder directories and other information relevant to the Outreach Engagement Advisor (OEA) functions.Acting as a conduit within community, utilizing internal communication protocols that keep QIFVLS other outreach teams, informed about discreet community closures due to ceremonies, rituals, or temporary halts to engagement activities.Maintain a high level of accuracy and currency in QIFVLS diary management system.Proactively update, maintaining currency of the QIFVLS Community Profiles for each region/outreach.Community EventsIdentify, address, and report on reasonable unmet demand or needs within communities and regions by gathering and collating information that translates to analytical data, collaborating with community decision-makers, in the development of actionable plans to meet these needs.Experience /Qualification/s RequirementsHold relevant qualifications in Community Services Certificate III, Case Management, Counselling, Social Work or related field &/or possess qualifiable equivalent and extensive work experience in case management or similar role.Holder of a current Open C Class Queensland drivers license.Holder of a Working with Children Blue Card, or the ability to obtain one.Willingness to undertake a National Police Clearance check.Benefits and perksOptional salary sacrifice scheme $15,890.005 weeks paid annual leaveEmployee Assistance ProgramFull uniform(on completion of probation)How to applyWe welcome receiving your cover letter, which should outline your experience, suitability and interest and your CV emailed tohr@qifvls.com.auOnly successful Candidates will be contacted.Previous Applicants need not apply.QIFVLS supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.APPLY FOR THIS JOB NOW BY FILLING OUT THE FORM BELOW #J-18808-Ljbffr