Director, Office for Youth

About this role

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad. 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) 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 • 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. • Identify emerging youth policy issues and develop, coordinate and implement strategic policy projects and programs within budget in a sensitive and time pressured environment. • 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.