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Department: Executive and Business Services
Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice
Location: Surry Hills, NSW, AU, ****
Location – Strawberry Hills
Employment type – Temporary full time for 12 months with a possibility of extension
Salary – $133,348 - $146,945 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
This is a targeted recruitment.
While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent.
This is because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.
Your role
This role reports to Policy Manager and supports the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People in their role as an independent statutory officer under the Advocate for Children and Young People Act *****).
You will undertake high-impact policy research, provide expert advice, and contribute to initiatives that ensure young people's voices influence government decision‐making.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex and meaningful issues, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and deliver outcomes that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of children and young people in NSW
What you'll do
You will lead and contribute to policy research, analysis and development across a range of issues affecting children and young people in NSW.
You will also:
Research, analyse and develop evidence-based policy options and provide strategic advice
Monitor emerging issues and trends, identify risks and opportunities,



and contribute to effective policy solutions
Deliver policy projects within agreed timeframes and quality standards
Build and maintain productive relationships with government agencies, community organisations and other stakeholders
Respond to ministerial requests and contribute to initiatives that improve outcomes for children and young people
What we're looking for
Demonstrated experience researching, analysing and developing policy advice on complex issues, preferably within government or a related environment
Solid written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly for a range of audiences.
Proven stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build positive relationships across government, community and sector partners
Highly developed analytical, problem‐solving and project management skills, with the ability to deliver quality outcomes under tight deadlines
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity.
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.
Want more information?
Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters
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.
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Charmian Zhang 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, please call Mayur Kaushik on ************ or via ******.
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.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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