The Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education Program Leader (Identified) provides additional capacity to advance the College's commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, cultural safety, reconciliation and student success. Working under the day-to-day leadership of the Head of Justice & Solidarity and the strategic direction of the Dean of Identity, the role provides specialist First Nations education expertise to support the implementation of the College Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), the development of a Cultural Safety Action Plan, and other agreed College priorities.
While the Head of Justice & Solidarity retains overall operational responsibility for College Justice & Solidarity, reconciliation and community engagement initiatives, the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education Program Leader provides specialist leadership and expertise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, cultural safety, community engagement and student success. Working collaboratively with students, families, Elders, Traditional Custodians, community organisations and staff, the role helps foster a culturally safe and inclusive learning environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students experience belonging, cultural affirmation, high expectations and educational success.
The position strengthens partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, supports the embedding of First Nations perspectives across curriculum and College life, builds staff cultural capability, and promotes alignment with the Catholic Education Queensland Cultural Safety Framework. As a Program Leader, the role provides specialist expertise, coordinates agreed initiatives, supports implementation of College priorities, monitors progress, evaluates outcomes, and contributes to continuous improvement through collaborative middle leadership.
