Director, Office for Youth

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Up to 5 years

Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**Salary**: $207,116 - $267,445

Occupation: Executive Management

Reference: VG/DFFH/FVEC/603876

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, LGBTQI+ 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.

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**THE ROLE**

The Director, Office for Youth in Fairer Victoria, Engagement and Coordination is responsible for leading a team 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 Fairer Victoria, Engagement and Coordination executive team and across government 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**

1. Provide high level authoritative advice on complex policy and budget issues to the Minister for Youth, the Secretary and senior leadership across the department on significant issues including strategic implications and options for addressing Youth policy conflicts.

2. Identify emerging Youth policy issues and develop, coordinate and implement strategic policy projects and programs within budget in a sensitive and time pressured environment.

3. 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.**

**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**

The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's **COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy**(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.

**HOW TO APPLY**

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.

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