Assistant Director, Youth Policies & Programs

Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education, Office for Youth, is seeking an Assistant Director to lead the redesign and delivery of key youth engagement initiatives under the Government’s Youth Strategy. The role will train and support capability in youth engagement, assess progress, and uphold child safeguarding protocols across a dynamic team.

You will shape how government engages with young people, ensuring diverse voices inform policies and decisions affecting them.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Australian citizen required to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has approved in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of key youth engagement initiatives through the Australian Government’s Youth Engagement Model.
• Oversee Youth Meets Parliament event planning and logistics.
• Manage procurement and delivery requirements for programs and activities.
• Coordinate across the branch and with the National Youth Forum team.
• Manage procurement and contractual requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the Australian Government.
• Lead strategic policy development and evaluation activities to inform priorities.
• Supervise a small team and manage performance.
• Provide child safeguarding support for meetings.

Job description

The Department of Education, Office for Youth, is seeking an Assistant Director to lead the redesign and delivery of key youth engagement initiatives under the Government’s Youth Strategy. The role will train and support capability in youth engagement, assess progress, and uphold child safeguarding protocols across a dynamic team.

You will shape how government engages with young people, ensuring diverse voices inform policies and decisions affecting them.