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Role: Qualification Pathways Funding & Grants Lead Location: Murarrie, Brisbane Queensland Employment Type : Permanent – Full time With 15,000 Goodstart team members across 661 centres nurturing 63,600 children, we're Australia's largest provider of early learning and care. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families. From our centre teams to our support teams, we work together to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.
Join us at Goodstart as our Qualification Pathways Program Lead!
You'll spearhead our participation in the Queensland Qualification Pathways Program (QPP), supporting team members with their Cert III, Diploma in ECEC, and ECT Qualifications. Take charge of program administration, reporting, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution. Make a difference in education while advancing your career with us!
Your Impact: Establishment of QPP Program: Spearheaded the creation of the QPP program for Goodstart, including the development of program guidelines and governance processes, aligned to Queensland Government requirements Data Integrity and Assurance: Implement robust internal controls and assurance processes to ensure the validity and accuracy of all QPP data Internal Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong internal relationships with key stakeholder groups to meet QPP operational objectives External Stakeholder Engagement: Leverage strong communication skills to foster collaborative relationships externally, serving as an ambassador for Goodstart and the early learning sector Partnership Management Processes: Establish effective partnership management processes, ensuring clear commitments, sustainable delivery mechanisms, and robust documentation Evaluation and Reflection: Led ongoing evaluation of partnership arrangements to maximise effectiveness for both Goodstart and its partners Government Funding Knowledge: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of government funding guidelines and processes related to the QPP. Capacity Building: Continually seek to build knowledge and expertise, coaching managers through funding processes and sharing insights with others What Goodstart can offer you: Flexible work arrangements (as agreed with line manager) Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduce your taxable income to increase take home pay. Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%) Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more. Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes. Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years. Be a part of a team and work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, inclusion and purpose. Regular social events at our head office location Strong connection to purpose - as Australia's largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families. You'll bring to the table: Tertiary qualification in Business or Finance, or similar Previous experience in establishment of government scholarships Knowledge of/previous experience in grants and grants administration systems and processes Experience in project or program management Proven ability to manage set budgets, monitor expenditure and produce proficient reporting Demonstrated experience in developing and leading organisational initiatives/programs designed to strengthen learning and pathways for participants Valid Working with Children Check Card (relevant to state or territory) Current Police Clearance How to apply Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application.
We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. Agencies: Whilst we appreciate your interest, we are confident we can find a great candidate without external support. Supporting our people and protecting our children We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
Posting Notes: MURARRIE, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Full-Time
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