Director Centre of Excellence

Location: Cannon Hill, Brisbane 

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent 

Lead research, influence systems, and strengthen community-led change 

The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICPP) is seeking an exceptional leader to establish and drive our Centre of Excellence (CoE)—a critical function shaping how research, evidence, and evaluation strengthen outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and families. 

 About the role 

As Director, Centre of Excellence, you will lead the development of a culture where research, evaluation, and learning are core to how QATSICPP and the sector design and deliver services. 

 Key responsibilities include: 

Drive the CoE strategy, shaping a culturally grounded approach to research and evaluation 

 Lead action research and build a strong evidence base to inform policy, practice and decision-making 

Oversee development of publications, policy papers, and sector resources 

Build partnerships across community-controlled organisations, government and research institutions 

Lead and develop a high-performing team 

 About you 

You are an experienced and values-driven leader with expertise in research, evaluation, and sector reform. 

 You will bring: 

 Experience in research, program evaluation or applied social policy 

 Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities 

Ability to translate evidence into practical outcomes 

Strong stakeholder engagement capability 

 Leadership experience 

What we offer 

 Opportunity to influence state-wide reform 

Strong values-driven and culturally grounded organisation 

Supportive executive team 

Flexible work arrangements, salary sacrifice and other benefits

 Identified role 

This is an Identified Position. It is a genuine occupational requirement that the role be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. 

 How to apply 

If you are passionate about driving evidence-informed, culturally strong reform and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.