Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander career pathways service
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander career pathways service (the service) helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees move into leadership roles (A08 level and above).
The service works with Queensland Government agencies to provide service users—participants, supervisors, HR professionals and agency representatives—with access to a range of learning opportunities to help them grow their leadership skills.
We focus on the needs of the service users. We listen to feedback and use it to improve our support. We do this by:
- helping employees grow their leadership skills
- breaking down barriers to progression within the public sector
- working with managers and agencies to build their ability to create more culturally capable and safe workplaces.
To learn more about the service, watch the Career pathways service video or visit Good Design Australia.
Our service follows the Leadership competencies for Queensland and the 70-20-10 learning model.
Flexible participation
There are no set requirements. You can choose what works best for your:
- time
- interests
- learning style.
Tools and support available
We help participants to understand their learning needs and build skills. We also help participants connect with others across the sector.
What you can access (free of charge)
HR professionals and agency representatives
The service provides HR professionals and agency representatives access to:
- self-assessment tools and reflective resources
- conversation packs for culturally safe conversations
- cultural capability learning across a range of sector agencies
- access to cultural advisors
- online community to connect with service users and the Career pathways team
- regular updates and communications.
Support for supervisors
In addition to the supports that HR professionals and agency representatives can access, supervisors can also access:
- training and masterclasses
- leadership and networking events.
First Nations participants
Further to the supports provided for supervisors, HR professionals and agency representatives, First Nations participants also have access to:
- development opportunities across a range of sector agencies
- monthly yarning circles
- the Career pathways job and mobility pool including:
- secondments and permanent roles
- job shadowing
- mentoring
- shared resource opportunities
- career guides and cultural advisors.
Learn more
To find out more about the service, email careerpathways@psc.qld.gov.au.
Partner agencies help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees become leaders.
The Public Sector Act 2022 (Act)
Your agency can meet the requirements of the Act by:
- building stronger relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- supporting the development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees so they can move into leadership roles
- creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community.
How we help partner agencies
We:
- support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants to become leaders
- provide free resources and training
- help agencies to build cultural understanding and practical skills.
Get involved
Want to be involved? Contact the Career pathways team.