Policy and Engagement Officer

17 hours ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

APS Level 5
- Canberra, ACT
- $87,264 - $93,294

**About the Department of Education**
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

**The Role**
At the Office for Youth, we’re all about putting young people front and centre in shaping Australia’s future. We work with the whole of Australian Government to make sure youth voices are heard in the development of policies and programs that impact them. From Youth Advisory Groups to a National Youth Forum, we’re creating spaces where young Australians can have a real say. Plus, we help the government get better at engaging with youth through toolkits, training, and expert advice.

If you’re passionate about making change and want to help amplify youth voices across the nation, come join us and be part of something exciting

As a Policy and Engagement Officer in the Office for Youth, you will help manage exciting youth engagement initiatives like consultations and Youth Advisory Groups. You’ll play a key role in shaping how the Australian Government engages with young people, while working closely with a dynamic team to deliver on the national youth engagement strategy,_ Engage_.

**Mandatory requirement of the role** - The Office for Youth has a zero tolerance to child abuse and neglect and all employees are expected to maintain high standards of practice related to child and youth safety. Successful applicants will be required to obtaining and maintain a Working with Vulnerable People/Working with Children Check.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
There are two Policy and Engagement Officer positions available in the Office for Youth. One in the Government Priorities and Measurement Team and one in the Youth Partnerships and Engagement Team. Both roles will undertake similar work.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

- Manage and support a Youth Advisory Group.
- Run youth consultations virtually and in-person or deliver youth engagement workshops to Australian Public Service officials.
- Supporting event coordination for the Youth Steering Committee, Youth Advisory Groups and National Youth Forum.
- Branch coordination and support for coordination requests, engagement with research and policy reports, and general youth engagement requests.
- Internal and external stakeholder engagement with government and non-government organisations relating to youth engagement.
- Monitoring and evaluation activities for initiatives you will be leading or contribute to.
- General parliamentary and departmental support, including drafting correspondence, briefing and advice to Ministers and senior executives.

**How to Apply**
- Provide a summary (**no more than** 750** words**) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
- Upload your Resume
- Provide contact details for 2 Referees.

**Eligibility**
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

Please refer to the **Job Information Pack** for more information about the role.

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