Location:Redfern, NSW, AU, 2016 Office of the Advocate for Children & Young People (ACYP) Location - Strawberry HillsEmployment type - Ongoing, Full-timeSalary - $145,378 - $168,130 pa plus superannuation and leave loading About the Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People The Advocate for Children and Young People is an independent statutory officer as outlined in the Advocate for Children and Young People Act 2014. The Advocate works to improve the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of all children and young people in NSW. The Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP) speaks up for children and young people to ensure that their rights are respected, and their points of view heard by adult decision makers. ACYP engages with the children and young people of NSW and listens to their feedback and input. What you'll do At ACYP, the Policy Manager leads a high-performing multi-disciplinary team in the development, delivery, and implementation of policy initiatives that support the Advocate for Children and Young People in achieving their functions under the Advocate for Children and Young People Act 2014.The Manager Policy works in partnership with diverse stakeholders, including across NSW Government, non-government organisations, advocacy groups, private sector leaders, researchers, and people with lived experience.As an experienced manager, you will bring your leadership and expertise to a complex environment to deliver impactful advocacy outcomes across multiple portfolios that are in the best interests of children and young people in NSW. What we're looking for Extensive knowledge of government processes and expertise in policy development and advocacy.Ability to accurately analyse complex issues, develop sound policy recommendations and advice, and communicate effectively with senior executives and government leaders.High level of written and verbal communication and building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders across the public and private sectors to facilitate engagement and collaboration on policy and advocacy projects.Demonstrated experience in managing a team to achieve results in a complex environment. What We Offer A challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).Additionally, you must also address the following two targeted Questions (400-word limit per question) in the text boxes provided in the online application.Describe a challenging policy problem you have worked on. How did you approach analysing the issue and recommending a course of action?Outline an example of a team/unit plan that you have developed - how did you allocate resources and what was your rationale?Applications close Friday, 28 February 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Una O'Neill on or 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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Poppy Sgro on or via Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe 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.