Position: Executive Level 1
Location: Darwin, NT | Alice Springs, NT | Brisbane, QLD| Adelaide, SA
Salary: $120,636 - $133,328
About the Department of Education
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.
The Role
All our positions are non-ongoing and up to 12 months to support temporary project work. It is possible ongoing positions may be available in the future.
As a ECY Regulatory Team Leader at the Department of Education, you will lead a team of Regulatory Officers to regulate services operating under Minister's Rules, monitoring compliance with Minister's Rules to support the delivery of high-quality education and care for children attending these services, many of which are located in remote and very remote areas and delivering services to children experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage.
You will work closely with other areas of the department, including program teams, and build on the significant work already underway to support and improve the quality and safety of these services. This is an exciting new role where you will have the opportunity to contribute to the establishment of a bespoke regulatory system to support quality and compliance in ECEC services, tailored to services operating under Minister's Rules.
Duties and Responsibilities
As an Executive Level 1 Team Leader, you will be responsible for the following:
Lead a small regulatory team to deliver activities relating to the department's regulatory functions to improve the quality and safety of out-of-scope ECEC services. Development and review of policies and procedures and guidance materials related to compliance with Minister's Rules, with a focus on their applicability to remote and First Nations' contexts. Lead the interaction with stakeholders including child care providers, state and territory government representatives, contract and program partners, and other Commonwealth Government agencies, developing and maintaining productive working relationships. Lead and supervise the drafting, preparation, and dissemination of a range of documents, including briefings for Ministers and senior executive. Use sound judgement and common sense to interpret and analyse relevant evidence and data and apply findings to policy proposals and program issues. Contribute to Cabinet processes including the development of new policy proposals and reviewing and responding to related whole-of-government policy initiatives as required. Qualifications and Education
Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or other relevant qualification. Ability to obtain Working with Children Clearances in multiple States and Territories. Minimum of 3 years' experience in ECEC sector or regulatory compliance, preferably with experience in remote or First Nations communities. Please note this role is an Identified position , meaning that part or all of the duties impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or their representatives. You will need to demonstrate your understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your application in our online recruitment system. You will need to:
Provide a summary (no more than 500 words ) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work. Upload your Resume Provide contact details for 2 Referees. The APS work level standards are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level. We encourage you to review these when writing your application.
Eligibility
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.
Security Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.
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