We are currently seeking a
Senior Program Officer, Voice of Child Coordinator to join the Strategic Policy, Partnerships and Reform Directorate.
In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for:
- Collaborating with stakeholders on policies, programs, services and decisions that make a positive impact on children and young people.
- Providing timely and accurate advice to management and key stakeholders on service strategies, policies, procedures and operational issues.
- Monitoring best practices, community trends and key stakeholder perceptions, particularly with regard to children and young people in care.
- Preparing high quality written documents, including briefings and reports, for a range of stakeholders within the required deadlines.
- Developing processes and guidelines with a view to promoting active participation by managers, supervisors and stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience in working under limited direction and dealing with conflicting priorities to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in engaging, consulting, liaising, negotiating and resolving conflict with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge and understanding of services and service sector capacity in the area of care and protection.
- Experience in analysing complex issues, developing practical solutions and proposing actions to solve issues.
If you are looking for an opportunity to have a profound and positive impact on children and young people, then we encourage you to apply.