THE ROLE An exciting opportunity exists for an outstanding, talented and passionate individual to join the leadership team in the Office for Youth within the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.The Manager, Youth Policy role will work across a variety of areas in policy development, program design and management and grants management for the Youth portfolio. The role will be responsible for the development and delivery high quality strategic advice and support to improve outcomes for young people across Victoria, including through the oversight and delivery the Victorian Youth Strategy, Our Promise, Your Future.The successful candidate will prepare, oversee and ensure the delivery of high‐quality strategic advice for the Minister for Youth, the Secretary and senior executives. You will also lead delivery of a range of youth initiatives that strengthen youth engagement and participation and will oversee the delivery of the Victorian Youth Congress (VYC), a group of young people aged 12-25 who provide advice to the Minister for Youth and the broader Victorian Government.You will be responsible for building effective relationships across government and non‐government sectors to support high‐quality decision making, formulation of options and advice on emerging issues to improve outcomes for young Victorians. The role will also involve working closely with Youth Sector peak bodies and will support youth sector strengthening. The role requires a proactive self‐starter with a good understanding of government processes including budget, performance and program delivery risks, and an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast‐paced environment.ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDELead and manage a team, contributing to staff professional development and monitoring and reporting on performance to identify emerging issues in relation to the business of the team, developing and implementing strategies and actions to address any issues.Prepare, oversee and ensure the timeliness and high quality of briefs, submissions, correspondence and reports on a range of complex and / or sensitive issues affecting young people.Provide authoritative and expert advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative program options and solutions to highly complex issues to the Minister for Youth and senior executives. This includes analysing and critically evaluating information and proactively identifying potential implications and risks of proposed options and recommendations.QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.#J-18808-Ljbffr