Senior Strategy and Implementation Officer

Job Description

Office of the Children’s Guardian Senior Strategy & Implementation Officer Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic workplace and play a role in keeping our children safe. Join a supportive and collaborative team culture with learning & development opportunities with access to LinkedIn Learning and health & wellbeing programs such as seminars. One full-time, ongoing role located at Strawberry Hills with hybrid / flexible working arrangements. Clerk Grade 9/10 - $125,693 - $138,510 (plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading). About the Office of Children’s Guardian The Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) upholds NSW children and young people’s right to be safe by overseeing, regulating and monitoring organisations and individuals that provide services to children. We are guided by our values of integrity, trust, service, accountability, respect and empathy. To find out more about the Office of the Children’s Guardian, visit our website. About the role The role participates and leads in the implementation of systems, policies, procedures and processes for the accreditation and monitoring of our out-of-home care and adoption agencies. It contributes to the development and continuous improvement of the accreditation and monitoring systems and processes so that they are effective and efficient. We are seeking a motivated and resilient person to: Develop and maintain resources to assist out-of-home care and adoption service providers improve their compliance with NSW accreditation requirements. Develop and continuously review internal systems, processes, practices, standards and protocols to ensure the quality of the directorate’s accreditation and monitoring work, and identify areas for improvement. Analyse performance outcomes and measures to identify emerging risks in the out-of-home care and adoption sector, and to inform the allocation of directorate resources. Prepare recommendations and reports to inform quality assurance and continuous improvement work within the directorate. Key knowledge and experience Excellent verbal and written communication, project planning and management, organisational and negotiation skills. Proven ability to build trust, influence and communicate effectively at both a strategic and operational level, applying a commercial and customer mindset, and creatively problem-solving. Essential Requirements Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent knowledge and workplace experience including ongoing professional development. All roles associated with the Office of the Children's Guardian are required to have a valid Working With Children Check clearance. For further information about the role, please view the role description . Our commitment to Diversity We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. The OCG encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the OCG People and Culture team on (02) 8219 3661 or and advise of your preferred method of communication. How to apply When applying you will need to attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) which also addresses the two targeted questions below and an up-to-date resume (maximum 4 pages) in either Word or PDF format. We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description, so please develop your response with this in mind. Targeted questions How have you supported customers and/or stakeholders to adopt and understand proposed changes in relation to new government regulation and/or legislation? How have you worked with internal stakeholders to improve systems, processes, and practices? Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. We encourage you to please call or email our contact Jennifer Robertson at 02 8219 3620 or to discuss the role. Applications closing date: Thursday 13 March 2025 at 10:00am. A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months. #J-18808-Ljbffr