Manager

Division: Advocate for Children & Young People

Location:
Strawberry Hill, NSW, AU, 2012

Req ID: 76976

Manager, Grants

Office for Youth

Location – Strawberry Hills (other NSW locations will be considered)

Employment type – Temporary for up to 12 months with a possibility of extension

Salary – $149,739 - $173,174 pa plus superannuation and leave loading

Your role

Join the newly established Office for Youth within the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), where your work will directly support the NSW Government's commitment to empowering young people.

As Manager, Grants, you will lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of strategic grant programs that support youth engagement and development across NSW. This is a unique opportunity to shape impactful initiatives and foster meaningful connections between government and young people.

What you'll do

As Manager, Grants; you will

Lead the end-to-end management of grant programs, ensuring alignment with the NSW Grants Administration Guide and relevant legislation.

Provide expert advice on grant design, compliance, and strategic direction to senior stakeholders including the Director and the Advocate for Children and Young People.

Oversee grant processes, funding agreements, and evaluation frameworks to ensure transparency and effectiveness.

Manage complex projects and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, community organisations, and service providers.

Drive innovation and continuous improvement in grant administration and youth engagement strategies.

What we're looking for

Proven experience in strategic project management and grant administration, ideally within government or community sectors.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex policy environments.

Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

A collaborative leader who can inspire teams and foster inclusive, youth-focused initiatives.

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.

Willingness to travel and a current unrestricted driver's licence.

Commitment to public sector values, diversity, and inclusion.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment to goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autonomous work environment

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

The Office for Youth (OY) is led by the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People. Established on 1 July 2025, OY serves as a vital link between the NSW Government and young people, ensuring their voices influence policy and decision-making. It focuses on creating accessible and relevant platforms for youth engagement, aiming to empower young people with the information and resources needed to participate in issues that matter to them. The OY's work is guided by five key priorities: consulting with youth to drive meaningful change, promoting their voices through co-designed policies, advising government via an expanded Youth Advisory Council, supporting key stakeholders with informed recommendations, and fostering innovation to meet evolving needs. Through creative outreach and active presence at youth events, the OY strives to rebuild trust and enhance communication between young people and government.

Under the leadership of the Advocate for Children and Young People, OY also works to support the improvement of the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people in NSW as outlined in the Advocate's enabling legislation, The Advocate for Children and Young People Act 2025.

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close: Tuesday, 02 September 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Julia Ryan at

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Mayur Kaushik on or via

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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