Lead Child Protection Policy Specialist

4 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeePolicy Full time $106,885 - $145,481
Child Protection Policy Lead

The Child Protection Policy Lead will drive improvements across child protection policy, leading work to enhance the children and families service system.

  • Develop high-quality, timely advice and products to inform policy development and implementation.
  • Coordinate and oversee system reform and improvement opportunities addressing recommendations from external oversight bodies.
  • Drive strategic policy work to identify and leverage system insights from inquiry recommendations to drive system reform.
  • Liaise with and strengthen departmental relationships with external oversight bodies and other government departments.

Applicants should possess advanced skills in policy analysis, project management and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Management: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, budget, resourcing, risk and issues management, actions, and governance to deliver high-quality projects.
  • Analysis, Evidence and Outcomes: Develop well researched, evidence-based, solutions-oriented policies to guide child protection practice.
  • Strategic Engagement: Forge strong connections with key stakeholders and staff within the organisation and externally, working collaboratively to improve outcomes across the department.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter 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.



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