Senior Policy Officer

The Senior Policy Officer is responsible for policy projects and policy advice to support ACECQA’s role in guiding the implementation and administration of the National Quality Framework (NQF) for children’s education and care. The Senior Policy Officer also identifies and investigates policy problems using their skills in legislative interpretation, critical thinking and regulatory policy. This role makes a major contribution to the development and refinement of national solutions to NQF implementation issues, as well as ACECQA’s contributions to / leadership of current and emerging strategic initiatives.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position (6 months), with the potential for extension at ACECQA Band 5/6 ($91,924 – $136, 209).

About You

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and research skills, including the ability to work with legislation, operational policy and procedure, complex business systems and associated materials
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills, including experience preparing submissions, detailed policy options papers or similar
• Effective teamwork skills and high levels of initiative, including the ability to achieve results and outcomes in a timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the state and territory governments and other key stakeholders
• Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and negotiate confidently
• Proven ability to contribute to policy development, complex issues resolution and project management

While not essential, the following attributes will greatly assist you in the role:

• Knowledge of current trends, issues and policy in the education and care or related sectors.

ACECQA is committed to removing barriers and opening up opportunities. As an employer we seek to ensure people with differing needs and abilities have the same opportunities to successfully gain skills, knowledge and experience through work, social activities, education and training irrespective of their age, disability, colour, race, gender, religion, sexuality, family responsibilities, or location.  In particular, we are committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

You must have the right to work and live in Australia to apply for this role.

The successful candidate will be required to consent to a national police check.

How to Apply

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 07 October 2024 at 11.59pm.

Important Note: Please ensure you follow the recruitment process outlined below, otherwise you may not be considered for the role.

To apply, please register with the ACECQA Recruitment Candidate Portal, navigate to Senior Policy Officer vacancy and click Apply for Job. The application process will require you to:

• Attach a CV of no more than 5 pages which demonstrates your ability to meet the criteria contained in the position description.
• Provide the details of at least two referees that cover the last 3 years of employment.

All complete applications will be acknowledged.

More information

If you have any questions about the role specifically, please contact Hayley Perkins on (02) 8240 4282 or hayley.perkins@acecqa.gov.au

If you have any questions about the recruitment process please email the HR team at recruitment@acecqa.gov.au.

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