Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 71657
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 July 2026
Contact Officer: Jantiena Batt on [email protected] or (02) 6207 4082
Details:
DUTY STATEMENT
In accordance with relevant policies and relevant legislation, the position will provide high-level leadership and strategic management of matters relating to early childhood operations in ACT public preschools, that covers the following:
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Lead and manage team(s) delivering operational support and high-quality advice on the application and implementation of the National Quality Framework in ACT public preschools.
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Develop and deliver policy and projects for quality and compliance in public preschools aligned to the National Quality Framework.
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Provide complex, strategic advice to senior executive and ministers on matters relating to public preschool, including strategies and policies for early childhood operations supporting the Directorate’s role as an Approved Provider under the National Quality Framework.
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Develop and maintain high-quality materials and documents, including governance and risk documents, program and project management documents, communications materials, reports and internal briefing documents.
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Provide analytical and numerical data analysis, using programs such as the NQAITS, Excel and SharePoint and interpret complex data information and communicate it effectively using a variety of reporting methods.
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Communicate, liaise and negotiate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders on aspects of early childhood.
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Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills with a focus on connections, engagement and inclusion.
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Support governance structures, including providing secretariat support to various internal committees and working groups (including the preparation of agendas, circulation of papers, the taking and transcribing of minutes and the management of outstanding action items).
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Provide leadership and direction considering the Education Act 2004, the Education and Care Services National Law (ACT) Act 2011 and National Regulations, and the Children and Young People Act 2008.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
Specific (desired) requirements:
The following are desired requirements for the role:
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Relevant (Early Childhood (EC) qualifications are highly desirable, including EC degrees focussing on the 0-5 years); and
- Strong understanding of the National Quality Framework and familiarity with early childhood education and care settings; or
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Strong understanding of the ACT public education system and familiarity of public preschools.
Note: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
This position will be designed for flexible work arrangements and activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers may not have a designated workstation/desk and work across multiple Education sites. We work in a mixed-mode of at home and at the ACT Whole-Of-Government building at 220 London Circuit. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across sites. This position is based in the Directorate’s Education Support Office (ESO) with office-based conditions.
How to Apply: If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to contact the contact officer before applying.
Your application should be no more than three pages addressing your knowledge, skills and capabilities against the Selection Criteria. Your curriculum vitae should include the contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance and outlook. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor. You may also be asked to provide further referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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