Manager

As Manager of the Community & Personal Histories team, you will guide a specialised team that provides critical access to historical records for Aboriginal peoples & Torres Strait Islander peoples, ensuring services are lawful, trauma informed & culturally responsive.

You will lead operational delivery while contributing to strategic priorities—identifying emerging issues, strengthening governance practices & supporting continuous improvement across the Unit. The role requires strong people leadership to foster a high performing, values driven team and to ensure consistent, high-quality service outcomes for individuals, families & communities.

This role offers the chance to apply your judgement, cultural capability & stakeholder engagement skills to deliver meaningful, lasting impact. It also involves regular exposure to historical records containing personal & culturally.

Our team:
Community and Personal Histories (CPH) provide access to historical departmental records via an administrative release process. Requests are received from clients across the state including individuals, families, Native Title Representative Bodies, Link-Up and Stolen Generation counsellors.

Our workplace:
Guided by our vision to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to creating a future of equity, inclusion and opportunity for the communities we serve, and our purpose of driving measurable action through partnership and listening to community, the Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism plays a vital role.

The department is responsible for fostering an environment where Queensland women can achieve economic security. We work closely with government agencies, peak bodies, local leaders and communities to lift living standards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also support multicultural communities to thrive and call Queensland home by harnessing their skills and expertise and celebrating the rich cultural diversity of our State.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.