Manager - Stronger Places, Stronger People (SPSP)

About this Opportunity

• Fixed Term (Until 18/12/2026), Full Time
• Office of The Vice-Chancellor and President
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 8
• Total Remuneration $130,788 to $146,195 pa (including salary of $110,518 to $123,537 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.​​​​​​​

Stronger Places, Stronger People (SPSP) is a community-led, collective impact initiative, stewarded by the Australian Government in partnership with state and territory governments and 10 communities across Australia. It seeks to disrupt disadvantage and create better futures for children and their families through locally tailored and evidence-driven solutions to local problems, in partnership with local people.

Working at CQUniversity

We are looking for an accomplished and creative Manager to lead the Stronger Places, Stronger People (SPSP) initiative in the Capricornia Region. If you have strong leadership skills and a passion for driving positive outcomes for children and families in your community, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Management: Lead and manage the SPSP Capricornia team, fostering collaboration with the Community SPSP Leadership Group, CQUniversity personnel, and local communities.
• Project Coordination: Oversee participation, activities, and stakeholder liaisons to achieve project deliverables in Rockhampton and Livingstone Shire LGAs.
• Strategy Development: Design and implement community strategies aimed at improving outcomes for children and families.
• Engagement Planning: Develop and implement an authentic engagement plan in conjunction with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Australian South Sea Islander communities and other culturally and linguistically diverse communities in the nominated LGAs.
• Program Facilitation: Use your exceptional communication skills to plan and facilitate programs that build on the efforts of local leaders and organisations.
• Budget Management: Oversee budget expenditure in line with grant funding guidelines, providing accurate and timely reports to stakeholders.
• Partnership Development: Cultivate partnerships that leverage financial and in-kind support for specific projects, enhancing community collaboration.
• Reporting: Provide regular progress reports to project stakeholders, including updates on KPIs, timelines, and financial data.

Be Rewarded

• 6 weeks annual leave 
• Generous carers and parental leave 
• 17% superannuation (with a choice of joining an award-winning superfund)
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Position Requirements

• Proficient knowledge in the Microsoft suite and large corporate information systems including Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
• Extensive knowledge of the workings of government and political environment.
• Completion of a degree or qualification in Management, or similar, with relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Australian South Sea Islander peoples and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• Outstanding organisational skills with the capacity to contribute to strategic planning, coordinate the development and delivery of large projects.
• Local knowledge and have lived experience in the Rockhampton and Livingstone Regional Local Government Areas.
• Hold or eligible to hold a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 27th October 2024. 

Job Requisition ID: 5201

Contact Details: 

avc-rockhampton@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.