Senior Executive Officer - Office for Youth

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Senior Executive Officer in the Office for Youth at DCJ offers a full-time, temporary role up to 12 months in Sydney CBD with hybrid options. Clerk Grade 11/12 salary around $149,739 to $173,174 plus super. You will provide executive and project support to the Advocate and Office for Youth, developing operational plans, leading communications projects, and coordinating briefs and submissions. Essential requirements include tertiary qualifications in management or equivalent, National Criminal History Check, and Working with Children Check; proven operational and systems leadership, clear writing, sound judgement and risk awareness. Apply via the DCJ Careers site by 15 March 2026 with a two-page cover letter and five-page résumé; tailor examples to executive project delivery, youth policy engagement and collaboration, and show your commitment to inclusion.

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• Sydney CBD  (hybrid options available)
• Temporary up to 12 months - Full-Time (35 HPW)
• Clerk Grade 11/12, base salary ($149,739 - $173,174), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

 

Your role

 

Established in July 2025, the Office for Youth connects the NSW Government with young people, ensuring their voices influence policy. Through accessible engagement platforms and a focus on consultation, co‑design, expert advice, stakeholder support and innovation, it works to create meaningful, lasting impact.

 

The Senior Executive Officer delivers high‑level executive and project support to the Advocate and Office for Youth, including strategic advice, communication management and implementing initiatives that support the organisation’s strategic and operational objectives.

 

What you’ll do

 

You will develop, implement, monitor and report on operational and project plans to support informed decision‑making and the achievement of organisational objectives. The role also leads and contributes to key projects that drive organisation‑level strategic and operational priorities.

 

You will also ….

 

• Develop and oversee administrative systems, practices and procedures to improve efficiency and support high‑quality outcomes.
• Lead communications projects, including planning logistics, budgets, resources and reporting, to ensure effective communication with the community.
• Oversee and review high‑level communications and correspondence—such as briefings, reports, submissions and notes—to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
• Provide issues management and support by responding to emerging matters and ensuring effective resolution with minimal organisational risk.

 

 

What we’re looking for

 

• Operational & Systems Leadership: Able to build and improve systems and processes so the team works efficiently, even when timelines are tight or resources are limited.
• Communicate clearly and confidently: Comfortable managing communication projects and producing high‑quality written work, like briefings, reports and updates that are accurate, timely and easy to understand.
• Issue Resolution with Sound Judgement and Diplomacy: Assess emerging issues early, manage sensitive or complex matters, and resolve problems while maintaining confidentiality, good judgment and diplomacy.
• Drive consistent, efficient operational delivery: Able to gather information from different sources, understand legislation or technical detail, and provide clear, reliable advice to support decision‑making.

 

Download the role description.

 

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.

 

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

 

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.

 

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

 

Key knowledge and experience

 

Substantial project management experience within an executive context 

 

Essential requirements

 

• Tertiary qualifications in management or equivalent experience.
• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

 

 

Are you ready to join us?

 

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 résumé (maximum 5 pages).

 

 

Applications close Sunday, 15 March 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

 

Got a question?

 

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager  Katherine McKernan, Advocate for Children & Young People  via [email protected].

 

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 contact Paola Piña | Talent Acquisition Officer, via [email protected]

 

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

 

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.

 

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

 

Other Information

 

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

 

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

 

 

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

 

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