This role is designated as Identified. Under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), it is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
An Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person is one who identifies as an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person and either:
• Is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; or • Is accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in which they live.
Applicants to this role may have to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Requesting proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage from applicants helps to make sure that this intention is honoured. This may include a signed statutory declaration.
The Queensland Academy of Sport’s mission is to inspire extraordinary sporting success. We recently brought this mission to life when 191 Queensland athletes proudly wore green and gold while representing Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Paris 2024 will go down in history as Australia’s best ever Games, setting the bar high for the next Olympic and Paralympic cycle. The QAS is now on a mission to deliver more medals across more sports at the Los Angeles 2028 Games, in anticipation of hosting Australia’s most successful Games in Queensland in 2032.
The QAS supports more than 500 elite athletes on their sporting journey from talented juniors to Olympians, Paralympians and World Champions. Our expert staff support athletes through in-house programs, partnerships with State and National Sporting Organisations, and individualised support for athletes on medal-winning trajectories to help them perform when it matters most.
Your contribution and key accountabilities:
Develop an operational plan of key activities and resources to implement the Our Connection to Country Action Plan in high performance sports and lead the development and implementation of the Reconciliation Action Plan.
Develop meaningful relationships with Traditional Custodians of the areas where the organisation is and/or visiting.
Identify and promote current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contributions to the organisation through immersive experiences to deepen understanding and connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Ensure all athletes, coaches, performance support staff, officials, administrators, and senior leaders have practical awareness, knowledge, and basic understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the challenges they may face in high performance Sport environments.
Identify and understand the success factors (i.e., barriers to and enablers of participation) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in elite sport.
Develop programs to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in pursuing high performance sports opportunities.
Foster organisational responses that actively promote positive behaviours and practices, and demonstrate cultural capability and a commitment to cultural safety for Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our athletes.
We are committed to an environment where athletes from any background are heard, treated fairly and free from abuse.
Essential Requirements
National Police / Criminal History Check
Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
documentary evidence attesting to your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Full details and a Statutory Declaration are available in the Commission Chief Executive Guideline 2/13: Evidence of Attribute - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified Roles.
Desirable Criteria
a written reference from an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person who can attest to your knowledge, skills or experience to demonstrate cultural capabilities as required. This person may be a community member, supervisor, or work colleague.
