Senior Policy Officer

THE ROLEReporting to the Manager, Strategic Engagement and Lived Experience, the Senior Policy Officer has a critical role in promoting the voices, experiences, and insights of individuals with lived and living experience of the child protection and care systems inform policy development and reform. The position drives client voice policy, leads and advises on strategic engagement with key stakeholders to support client voice inclusion, and has secretariat responsibilities. A priority of this position is to support delivery of the Ministerial Youth Advisory Group (MYAG).

MYAG is a formal governance group through which young people aged 15-25, who have current or recent experience of the child protection and care systems in Victoria, meet quarterly with the Minister for Children to provide advice about what works well, and what can be improved, in relation to these systems. This position is responsible for supporting members of MYAG to perform their role in advising the Minister and managing the administrative aspects of the group. This role requires exceptional communication and organisational skills, and policy experience.

It is suited to individuals who are resilient and empathic, and who have experience in working with people who have lived and living experience of the child and family service system. Accountabilities IncludeLead or contribute to policy research, analysis and development, specifically in relation to client voice, lived and living experience and strategic engagement. Prepare policy papers, internal briefs, reports and other documentation in relation to client voice and strategic engagement approaches. Provide authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to complex and sensitive issues based on comprehensive research at the direction of the manager and executive.

How To ApplyPlease open the position description to read more. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in . doc, . docx, . pdf, . txt or . rtf formats. 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. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www. dffh. vic. gov. au/jobs)Please apply to submit your interest in this position.