Program Officer

at  NSW Department of Communities and Justice

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Undertake research and analysis, reviewing alternatives in relation to program deliverables, to contribute to the policy process and to inform decision making
• Provide a range of project management and support services, including preparation of discussion papers, briefs and submissions, to contribute to the development and delivery of policy initiatives
• Prepare and review policy advice to ensure alignment with policy directions
• Communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committee meetings, and stakeholder consultations to support engagement as well as program development and implementation
• Undertake research and collate information for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to contribute to the achievement of program and client outcomes.
  The Interagency Team is a small and diverse team that collaborates with partner agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for children and young people in statutory OOHC.
  Be part of a supportive and inclusive team environment that values individual contributions. It is an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people

The Interagency Team manages key inter-agency agreements and cross-cluster intersections and projects with Education, Health and other agencies, to help the safety, welfare and wellbeing needs of children and young people in statutory out of home care (OOHC). The team leads work in the following areas:

• Out-of-home care Health and Education Pathways programs
• NSW Joint Protocol to reduce the contact of young people in residential care with the criminal justice system
• Cross-agency initiatives to improve mental health supports for children in care
• Participating and supporting a range of interagency forums and committee

YOUR ROLE

The Interagency Team manages key inter-agency agreements and cross-cluster intersections and projects with Education, Health and other agencies, to help the safety, welfare and wellbeing needs of children and young people in statutory out of home care (OOHC). The team leads work in the following areas:

• Out-of-home care Health and Education Pathways programs
• NSW Joint Protocol to reduce the contact of young people in residential care with the criminal justice system
• Cross-agency initiatives to improve mental health supports for children in care
• Participating and supporting a range of interagency forums and committees

The Program Officer role is critical to supporting evidence-based strategic policy initiatives that improve the health, wellbeing, education and lifelong outcomes of children and young people in out of home care.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Program Officer coordinates and undertakes program development, providing analysis and advice, to support cross -agency and/or Government program initiatives and commitments.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS ROLE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION.

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You will have a real interest in improving outcomes for children and young people and a passion for working in partnership with service providers and community. In addition to the capabilities described in the role description the role requires a working knowledge and understanding of NSW legislation relevant to child protection and OOHC. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• Sound project management and problem solving skills
• The ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team
• High level internal and external stakeholder experience
• Strong communication skills; and the ability to influence and negotiate
• Excellent skills in planning, prioritising and delivering results
• A commitment to working with integrity and accountability