Vacancies 2008

PROJECT OFFICER Correctional Facilities Education Project – Part-time (0.8 FTE – negotiable) Temporary (to 30 June 2009)

Applications Close: COB Monday, 19 May 2008

Applications to:
Manager Education Services Development
Family Planning Queensland
P.O. Box 215
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Or email: edumanager@fpq.com.au

Family Planning Queensland (FPQ) is a leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services to people in Queensland. FPQ offers clinical, education, training and information services from metropolitan and regional locations throughout the state. FPQ’s values apply to every area of the organisation and these are:

• Respect for others
• Social justice
• Ethical and professional practice
• Innovation
• Performance accountability

Our employees enjoy:

• The opportunity to work in an organisation that is positive and proactive in the community
• Very generous salary packaging
• Opportunity for training and skills development
• Family friendly employer

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Project Overview:

FPQ is funded by Queensland Health to conduct the Correctional Facilities Education Project (CFEP). This project works within Queensland correctional settings to promote sexual health and raise awareness of blood borne viruses. The project officer facilitates delivery of education and training to both staff and prisoners, provides input into policy and the development of prison specific resources. The project has also developed strong partnerships within the sector in the development and delivery of project activities to promote through care for prisoners.

Position Objectives:

Responsible for the implementation of the Correctional Facilities Education Project (CFEP)

Responsible to:

Manager, Education Services Development

Collaborates with:

• Regional Education Coordinators
• Other FPQ educators and project officers

Duties and Responsibilities:

Service Delivery

• Develop, implement and evaluate education programs for staff and inmates of correctional facilities
• Liaise with FPQ Regional Education Coordinators in the implementation of programs in regional areas

Service Development

• Develop and implement a project delivery plan, including timelines, to meet project outcomes
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including relevant government and non-government agencies to inform project directions
• Prepare reports and analysis as required
• Represent FPQ and the project at forums, meetings and as required

Information & Communication Technology

• Collect appropriate data for evaluation, recording and reporting

Other Duties

• Other duties as requested by Manager, Education Services Development

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Selection Criteria

To be successful, the applicant will need to demonstrate the following skills, abilities and attributes:

• Experience in project management
• Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of training and education programs for a range of audiences
• Demonstrated understanding of key issues in the area of sexual and reproductive health and blood borne viruses, in the corrections environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer literacy with word processing, email and database programs

In addressing these criteria, please provide examples and where applicable, discuss outcomes.

Applications must address the selection criteria and should include a Curriculum Vitae and names of two referees.

Other conditions

• All new employees of FPQ are required to undergo the 'Working with Children Check' administered by the Qld Commission for Children and Young People
• Evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B. Minimum requirement to commence employment will be the first vaccination having been undertaken and agreement to complete the vaccination course and provide evidence of immunity within 9 months
• Applicants must be willing to undergo and able to pass a security clearance by Queensland Corrective Services for access to Queensland Prisons

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Remuneration

Salary: SACS Level 6

Generous FBT exempt salary packaging available

9% Occupational Superannuation