61680

Closes: 09 August 2024

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $121,389 - $130,392 plus superannuation
Position No: 61680
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 26 July 2024
Contact Officer: Liam McNicholas on Liam.McNicholas@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 2076

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Details: Are you a high performing officer looking for your next challenge? Are you excited by government reforms that ensure the best outcomes for children and families? Do you have exceptional interpersonal and client relationships skills, and high level written and organisational skills? Then this might be the job for you!

The Early Childhood Policy team is looking for a new team leader to manage the delivery of the ACT Government’s programs providing free universal access to three and four-year-old preschool. We are seeking a motivated and conscientious individual who is highly responsive and supportive of the needs of our partners in these programs to join us immediately.

You will be effective working in a very collaborative team, and in a fast paced and at times high-pressured environment. You will have expertise in program development and implementation, strong strategic thinking skills, demonstrated experience in leading and managing small teams, excellent written and organisational skills, and the ability to build and maintain quality relationships with a range of stakeholders. A strong understanding of the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector (particularly funding and program delivery) and/or experiencing leading multiple early childhood education and care services would be an advantage.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keenly interested in being part of a collaborative effort to deliver an ACT Government commitment that will benefit children and families in our community.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Mandatory requirements

• To be eligible for temporary employment you must be in Australia on a visa with work rights or be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Notes:

• This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
• Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only.
• 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.
• Our branch is currently working in a mixed-mode of at home and at the ACT Whole-Of-Government building at 220 London Circuit and/or the Hedley Bear Centre for Teaching and Learning. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across sites.

How to Apply: If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to contact the contact officer before applying. Please submit a current curriculum vitae and a maximum three-page response outlining 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.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.