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Job Description
ARACY Purpose
ARACY the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth is a dynamic national independent health promotion NGO focused on improving the wellbeing of children and young people. We are a thought leader working in partnership with the sector and governments to advance the wellbeing of children and young people across Australia.
ARACY brings people and knowledge together to catalyse change so that all children and young people in Australia can thrive. We base our work on The Nest.
For more about ARACY and its initiatives see
TQKP Purpose
The Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership (TQKP) is a coalition and intermediary an initiative of and hosted by ARACY the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth with Queensland partners. TQKPs purpose is to catalyse systems to change the odds for Queensland children and young people to thrive.
To achieve this TQKP is:
bringing people organisations and sectors together
using what we know and learn
supporting leaders and catalysts and
facilitating collaborative action innovation and development.
We believe that by doing this we can build better connections capabilities and capacities in the key areas of concerted leadership smarter investment enabled caregivers and communities integrated delivery and putting data evidence and experience to work.
This means an eco-system better equipped and stewarded and working together well to:
reduce the experience and consequences of inequity and adversity and
improve opportunities capabilities and outcomes so all Queensland kids have a great start and journey in life.
In this role.
You will support the implementation of the QLD Place Network -Established to address the systemic challenges facing children and young people in their communities. The Network brings together QLD place-based initiatives governments and philanthropy- It aims to build shared infrastructure that enables coordination strengthens capability fosters learning improves efficiencies and drives innovation all grounded in the wisdom of local communities and the principle of places supporting places.
As part of this work you will also cultivate strong relationships with senior leaders across government corporate philanthropic and community sectors to facilitate cross-sector collaboration to support the delivery of TQKPs purpose.
About You
- Substantial relevant practical experience in strategic partnerships social impact strategy stakeholder engagement or systems-level collaboration.
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-value and complex partnerships involving multiple stakeholders and sectors.
- Strong understanding of policy and systems impacting young people particularly across government and philanthropic ecosystems.
- Experience with strategic planning negotiation and influence at senior levels.
- Experience in managing teams or mentoring team members with a focus on building capability in partnerships and collaboration.
- Familiarity with collective impact systems thinking and/or place-based approaches to social change.
In addition a commitment to living and role modeling ARACYs core organisational values is essential and their further expression in TQKPs values and operating principles statement through
- Connectedness ARACY is a connecting organisation. We build genuine partnerships and acknowledge that true collaboration involves giving something up for the greater good. We work for systems change and collective impact.
- Equity ARACY believes that every child and young person is entitled to a good life and the opportunity to thrive. We are committed to helping build a society that understands and respects fairness and equity values children not only as future adult contributors but for their own place and voice in society and targets support to the needs of the least advantaged.
- Inclusion we value the breadth and depth of all people and ideas regardless of ethnicity religion age political affiliation gender sexuality or other characteristics.
- Integrity ARACY is an independent non-partisan organisation. We only advocate for the interests of children and young people. We present the evidence even when it challenges common understanding. We manage the resources available to us honestly and responsibly.
- Respect ARACY engages respectfully with and advocates respectfully for children and young people and their families and communities. We listen to children and young people involve them in solutions and act on what they say. Every position we take is grounded in what children and young people have said when asked about the issue. When we say thriving and a good life we mean living a life of value as defined by children and young people. ARACY respects the knowledges practices and cultures of First Nations Australians acknowledging that these can provide us with alternative world views which bring with themopportunities to problem solve and create differently for all Australian children to thrive.
- Generosity ARACY works generously as a partner and collaborator with other organisations and networks with well aligned purpose values and agendas.
The benefits
TQKP offers flexible working arrangements and is located in central Brisbane. A remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with skills and experience.
How to apply:
TQKP actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We will hire as soon as we find the right person so if it looks like you please apply asap!
Please note this is a fixed term opportunity for two years with the possibility of extension. For more information about the role including a copy of the position description please contact Rowena Cann (M:E: ) or email
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
