The Youth Engagement Project Officer reports to the Senior Youth Engagement Officer. The Officer's work focuses on ensuring the views and lived experiences of children and young people are sought, heard and acted on. The role works with children and young people and across the Commission to facilitate opportunities for children and young people to be involved in and influence the work of the Commission. This is a special measures role and only people aged between 18 to 25 years are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. In this role you will: Draw upon lived experience, supporting all areas of the Commission to embed and implement an evolving approach to youth engagement and participation Contribute to the Commission's work to connect with more children and young people to achieve the Commission's objectives Plan, prepare and facilitate Youth Council meetings Be a point of contact, coordination and support for Youth Council members Develop social media plans and content Organise, schedule and set up stakeholder meetings, including the preparation of materials and equipment when required (internal and external) Contribute to the preparation of project plans, briefings, presentations, reports, correspondence and presentations Deliver presentations to internal and external audiences Actively contribute to the development of a positive and high-performing team culture, including identifying and implementing opportunities to improve team work practices Assist with any other projects and administrative tasks as required. About You As our ideal candidate, you will : be a young person who is curious and uses their lived experience to inform their work be keen to learn new things be independent, but thrives when working in a team be a good communicator be self-motivated and ready to undertake a range of activities across all functions of the Commission What we can offer you Flexible working arrangements A friendly and supportive working environment Training and development opportunities Access to the buildings free Pilates and Yoga classes End of Trip facilities equipped with showers, hair straighteners, ironing boards, and lockers Free parcel lockers available for secure and convenient deliveries How to Apply Please include a resume and covering letter. During the application stage, you will be asked questions related to several of the position's Key Selection Criteria. Please respond to these within the application. You do not need to submit a separate document addressing the selection criteria itself. For more details, please see attached position description or contact the nominated contact person listed on the advertisement. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the nominated contact person. Applications close 11:59pm on 1 April 2026
