Director, Office for Youth

THE ROLE

The Director, Office for Youth in Disability Homes, Veterans and Youth branch, is responsible for leading a unit to deliver on portfolio objectives that affect young Victorians aged 12-25 and to actively elevate the voices of young people on the issues important to them. 

The position works closely with the Disability, Fairness and Emergency Management executive team, across government and with key stakeholders in the youth sector to deliver outcomes that improve the social and economic participation of all young Victorians. 

The position requires a sound understanding of government or other relevant organisational environments, public policy (particularly social policy), community engagement, budget management, program design and delivery, grants management, and demonstrated leadership and management capability. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

1. Provide authoritative advice on complex policy and budget issues to the Minister for Youth, the Secretary, Deputy Secretary and senior leadership across the department on significant issues including strategic implications and options for addressing Youth policy conflicts. 
2. Identify emerging youth policy issues and develop, coordinate and implement strategic policy projects and programs within budget in a sensitive and time pressured environment.  
3. Drive the delivery of key priorities in a government environment through the effective use of process, planning and liaison to achieve deadline-driven outputs without sacrificing quality. 

Please open the position description to read more.

This role requires a Working with Children Check. 
Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here: https://www.vic.gov.au/working-with-children-check 
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.