Local Thriving CommunitiesJoint Coordinating Committee Expression of interest guideCommunity representatives

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Table of contents1 Purpose 12 Background 1

2.1 Tracks to Treaty 12.2 Local Thriving Communities 1

Queensland Productivity Commission inquiry 1Queensland Government response to the QPC inquiry 2Local Thriving Communities 2Co-design 2

2.3 Joint Coordinating Committee 33 EOI process 44 Terms of reference 4

4.1 Membership and meetings 44.2 Roles and responsibilities 4

5 Remuneration 56 Selection criteria 57 Suitablity checks 58 How to apply 69 Additional information 6

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1 PurposeThis guide outlines the process to be used when calling for expressions of interest for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join the Local Thriving Communities Joint Coordinating Committee.

2 Background2.1 Tracks to TreatyAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders and the Queensland Government are building a reframed relationship that acknowledges, embraces and celebrates the humanity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

We will move forward together with mutual respect, recognition and a willingness to speak the truth about our shared history.

We are committed to a new way of working together, delivering real change and real outcomes through a genuine partnership approach, to continue the journey to reconciliation.

From amending the preamble to the Queensland Constitution to honour Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians in 2010, to launching the Queensland Government Reconciliation Action Plan 2018–2021, aligning to the reconciliation themes of Respect, Relationships, and Opportunities.

From committing to legally recognising the traditional Torres Strait Islander child rearing practices in 2017, to implementing the Human Rights Act 2019, which acknowledges the importance of the right to self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders.

These are just some of the significant moments in our journey towards reconciliation so far as we move to a future where action speaks louder than words.

This is our opportunity to recognise the past, respect one another and reset the relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders for a shared future.

2.2 Local Thriving CommunitiesQueensland Productivity Commission inquiry In September 2016, the Queensland Government announced the Queensland Productivity Commission (QPC) would inquire into service delivery in remote and discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The Inquiry was announced in response to concerns expressed by Indigenous leaders that the level of investment in all services (federal, State and non-government) was not delivering higher outcomes for members of their communities.

The QPC was asked to consider investment in remote and discrete Indigenous communities and what works well, and why, with a view to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The inquiry consulted with more than 500 stakeholders including members of those communities, and provided 22 recommendations for reform. The QPC report can be read here.

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Queensland Government response to the QPC inquiryIn June 2018, the Queensland Government made a long-term commitment to work with the 19 remote and discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, their leaders and Mayors and other stakeholders to implement the intent of the reform agenda proposed by the QPC.

The Government’s response can be read here.

Local Thriving CommunitiesLTC will deliver the Queensland Government’s Response to the Queensland Productivity Commission’s recommendations. It is a new way of working for both the Queensland Government and remote and discrete communities.

The Queensland Government is committed to working with the state’s 19 remote and discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to establish greater decision-making authority in service delivery and economic development through the LTC reform.

This is a significant long-term reform that will embed change, resulting in a visibly different way of working alongside communities across the state to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders. This approach is based on mutual respect, shared responsibility and accountability and high expectations relationships, applying a collaborative approach to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities a greater voice in shaping their future.

Independent decision-making bodies will begin providing a representative voice for engaging with Queensland Government to:

make decisions about their own future build on their strengths as a community invest in the things that will make communities stronger, that will make a difference to people’s lives create thriving communities

Community knowledge, research and evidence and lessons learnt over time will inform LTC, with the principles of self-determination, participation, equality and culture underpinning the initiative. LTC will not replace existing decision-making structures.

The Queensland Productivity Commission’s (QPC) inquiry into service delivery in remote and discrete Indigenous Communities considered how resources should be best used to meet the needs of communities. LTC will deliver the Queensland Government’s Response to the QPC’s recommendations. LTC is one element of Queensland’s Tracks to Treaty: Reframing the relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders initiative.

Additional information about LTC can be read here.

Co-designLTC is a new way of working for both the Queensland Government and remote and discrete communities. One aspect of this new way of working is to collaborate with communities, community leaders, government and other stakeholders to design and implement the LTC reform.

The LTC reform has many elements or features. Sometimes it feels like everything is happening at the same time. This is partly because good design is not about following steps, but rather applying the

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principles, tailored appropriately to the needs of community and other stakeholders and the complexity of the change, to explore innovative approaches and design for effective outcomes.

The outcomes from the design process will include:

Formal recognition of local decision making authorities Formal commitment to the new way of working with communities Support to build capacity and capability of local decision making authority to embark on the Local

Thriving Communities journey with the Queensland government Information to support local decision making Coordinated and flexible funding to support the implementation of community agreements Ongoing support for communities to achieve their vision Measures of success that align to communities’ vision of a Thriving Community Embed the new practice into administrative systems

Design principles

The design principles we follow are: Build strong relationships with community and a shared understanding of ‘place’ Build a shared understanding of intent Take a user centred approach Make the emerging design visible throughout the process Work collaboratively, bringing together the right people at the right time Follow a disciplined yet flexible approach (design methodology) Create an integrated design of the whole change

Design methodology

We are putting co-design into practice through a series of design conversations with communities, community leaders, government and other stakeholders. We listen, we share, and we test all aspects of the design as it evolves.

2.3 Joint Coordinating CommitteeThe purpose of the Joint Coordinating Committee is to provide advice and guidance to DATSIP on the co-design and implementation of the LTC reform, and to champion the reframed relationship. It is the key governance mechanism to drive the reform process.

An interim Joint Coordinating Committee commenced in April 2019. Through this expression of interest, community members will be appointed for a period until ongoing governance functions are transitioned to communities.

Membership of the JCC includes:

Five representatives of remote and discrete Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities Three mayors from remote and discrete Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities One Commonwealth Government representative Representatives from seven Queensland Government departments - Department of Justice and

Attorney General; Queensland Police Service, Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women, Department of Communities, Seniors and Disability Services, Department of Education, Queensland Health, and Department of Housing and Public Works

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3 EOI processThe appointment of people to government committees, and the operation of these committees, must adhere to the principles of transparency, accountability, integrity, due diligence, economy, efficiency and effectiveness.

Key steps proposed to appoint community members to the Joint Coordinating Committee include:

1. EOI process endorsed by interim Joint Coordinating Committee

2. EOI opens on Monday 19 August 2019

3. EOI closes 5.00pm on Monday 2 September 2019

4. Applications assessed and shortlisted by a panel comprising two departmental and one community representative

5. Suitability checks completed for shortlisted applicants

6. All applicants of outcome

4 Terms of reference4.1 Membership and meetingsThe frequency of meetings will be considered by members at the first JCC meeting. It is likely the JCC will between four and six times a year, and include membership from both Government (Local, State and Federal), and Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Where possible, meetings will be held in communities.

The JCC will be chaired by the Director-General of DATSIP, and include Queensland Government representatives (Deputy Directors-General) from the following agencies: Department of Justice and Attorney-General; Department of Education; Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors; Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women; Queensland Health; Queensland Police Service; Department of Housing and Public Works; and an Australian Government representative from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Government representatives are able to nominate a suitable representative should they be unable to attend.

4.2 Roles and responsibilitiesAll members will:

COMMIT: work in a unified and collaborative way, acting as champions of the reframed relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the Queensland Government, for example through committing to the new way of working, underpinned by truth telling, listening, engaging and focussing on strengths

DESIGN: influence the emerging design of the overarching framework and approach for Local Thriving Communities; product and service development (such as guidance, tools, administrative processes); development of the legislative and evaluation frameworks

COMMUNICATE: inform conversations about Local Thriving Communities at the community level, including with young people to ensure their views are heard, and across government, for example through sharing learnings and success stories

INFLUENCE: contribute to community and government readiness and planning for implementation including flexible and coordinated funding arrangements; financial considerations; ways to improve the accountability of government and community entities and to improve the coordination and integration of programs and services

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DATSIP will be responsible for reporting on outcomes to the Deputy Premier as appropriate.

5 RemunerationCommunity members will be remunerated for their attendance at JCC meetings, in-line with Remuneration Procedures for Part-Time Chairs and Members of Queensland Government Bodies. Please contact the Secretariat to discuss further.

6 Selection criteriaApplications will be assessed against the following criteria. There is flexibility in how you might choose to respond to them, for example in your cover letter, curriculum vitae and/or through additional options such as a video or attaching supporting documentation. If you are unsure how to respond to these selection criteria, please contact the Secretariat on 3003 6519 or email LTC.Secretariat@DATSIP.qld.gov.au.

Knowledge and cultural competence1. Identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and is accepted as an Aboriginal or

Torres Strait Islander person by a relevant community.

2. Maintains cultural integrity and authenticity, and has the capacity to provide an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander perspective on issues across government.

3. Maintains a strong and respected relationship with remote and discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Queensland, and has experience in advocating for the rights, needs and aspirations of these communities.

4. Has an in-depth understanding of – and personal commitment to – strengths based approaches and local decision making and how it applies to reforming service delivery, governance and economic opportunities.

5. Relevant experience or expertise in government reform, change leadership, co-design, administration or community engagement.

Engagement and leadership6. A recognised and respected leader who has the capacity to bring together Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander peoples to exchange information and ideas for the benefit of remote and discrete communities.

7. Experience effectively engaging with – and maximising local participation of – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, including young people.

Change agent8. Supports a reframed relationship of mutual respect, high expectations and collaboration between

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the Queensland Government.

7 Suitablity checksTo manage risks associated with appointments to government bodies, information on a person's suitability for appointment must be obtained for all appointments. These include, for example, declarations of conflicts of interest and criminal history checks.

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8 How to applyTo express your interest in becoming a community representative of the Joint Coordinating Committee, please follow the steps outlined below. As a minimum, please submit a one page cover letter and a curriculum vitae (CV).

If you would like to discuss how to prepare or submit your expression of interest, please phone the Secretariat on 3003 6519.

Step 1 - Prepare a curriculum vitae and cover letter

A CV should give a clear record of your skills and experiences. If you would like assistance drafting a CV, please contact the Secretariat on the email address below, or phone 3003 6519.

Your CV could include:

your full name

current contact details

any qualifications and professional registrations

employment history

other skills and experience, such as involvement in current and previous board or committee memberships

contact details of two referees

A cover letter intends to introduce you and your experience, and briefly outline your suitability for the Joint Coordinating Committee, using the selection criteria (page 5) to guide you.

Step 2 – Submit

You are welcome to submit your cover letter and CV in the following ways:

Email LTC.Secretariat@DATSIP.qld.gov.au

Post application to Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Local Thriving Communities, Joint Coordinating Committee Secretariat, PO Box 15397, City East, QLD, 4002

Take a hard copy to your regional DATSIP office www.datsip.qld.gov.au/people-communities/regional-centres

9 Additional informationSecretariat services are provided by DATSIP. The secretariat can be contacted at LTC.Secretariat@datsip.qld.gov.au.

For more information visit www.datsip.qld.gov.au/programs-initiatives/tracks-treaty/local-thriving-communities .

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