Assistant Director, Youth Engagement & Policy Programs

Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education in Sydney is seeking an Assistant Director, Policies and Programs in the Office for Youth. You will lead the redesign and delivery of key youth engagement initiatives under the Australian Government's Youth Strategy, and build capability through training while measuring progress and safeguarding children in both in-person and virtual settings.

You will work with a dynamic team to shape how government engages with young people, ensuring their voices inform policies and

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of key youth engagement initiatives through the Australian Government's Youth Engagement Model.
• Oversee Youth Meets Parliament events and manage procurement and logistics.
• Steer the Youth Advocacy and Support Grant partnerships and engage with stakeholders across government.
• Develop and evaluate policy approaches for youth engagement and measure performance.
• Provide child safeguarding support for meetings and ensure culturally safe engagement with First Nations youth.

Job description

Department of Education in Sydney is seeking an Assistant Director, Policies and Programs in the Office for Youth. You will lead the redesign and delivery of key youth engagement initiatives under the Australian Government's Youth Strategy, and build capability through training while measuring progress and safeguarding children in both in-person and virtual settings.

You will work with a dynamic team to shape how government engages with young people, ensuring their voices inform policies and