Senior Policy and Project Officer
Help children have the best start in life through high quality education & care.
Improve outcomes for children and families in early education and care.
Join an expert team working across governments at the national level.
About
ACECQA
We want children in Australia to have the best start in life through quality education and care.
We provide national leadership on the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and collaborate with the Australian and state and territory governments to:
implement changes that benefit children birth to 13 years-of-age and their families
monitor and promote the consistent application of the Education and Care Services National Law across all states and territories
support the early childhood education and care sector to improve quality outcomes for children
We strive for innovation and continuous improvement and are committed to keeping the sector and the community informed with the latest developments in early childhood education and care.
ACECQA is committed to being a child-safe organisation, implementing the National Principles for Child Secure Organisations and actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of children.
The Role
The Senior Policy and Project Officer provides policy advice and support for the implementation, operation and continuous improvement of the National Early Childhood Worker Register (the National Register).
The position will report to, and support the Manager Register Operational Policy and Practice and works with internal teams and jurisdictions to ensure policy settings, operational processes and system use are effective, consistent and aligned to the National Register's intent as a child safety tool.
The position contributes to the ongoing operation of the National Register, including implementation of enhancement, operational policy development, stakeholder support and performance monitoring.
This role is full-time and fixed term (
12 Months)
at ACECQA
Band 5/6 ($106,584- $145,629)
.
The key duties of the position include:
Key Accountabilities
• Identify, research, analyse, consult and devise options to resolve policy, legislative, operational and business system issues that support ACECQA's strategic objectives and projects.
• Review, interpret and provide advice on policy, procedural, business systems, and legislative matters for internal and external stakeholders.




• Manage policy and project initiatives, including undertaking research and consultation, coordinating
committees, tracking and monitoring project plans, and maintain risk, issue and action logs.
• Prepare communications, briefs, reports, submissions and policy papers.
• Work cooperatively across ACECQA to contribute to project objectives.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with officers in regulatory authorities and the Australian Government and other external stakeholders to achieve organisational goals.
• Develop and influence legislative policy and operational policies and procedures for the NQF.
• Provide timely and accurate completion of tasks and projects, including ad hoc policy and project tasks.
• Maintain consistent, transparent and accurate records in line with ACECQA's Records policies and procedures.
• Act ethically and professionally in accordance with ACECQA's values of Integrity, Commitment, Respect and Collaboration.
• Other duties as required
Eligibility
Key Selection Criteria
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and research skills, including the ability to work with legislation,
operational policy and procedure, complex business systems and associated materials.
• Experience working with operational policy, regulatory system or implementation of government systems and processes.
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills, including experience preparing clear and concise submissions, policy options papers, internal and external communications 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,



legislative interpretation and project management.
Highly desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
• Knowledge of current trends, issues and policy in the education and care or related sectors
Notes
How to apply
The closing date for applications is
04 August ****
at *****pm.
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 and Project Officer
vacancy and click
Apply for Job
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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 who have directly supervised you within the last five years of employment.
Attach a written response to the targeted questions below of no more than 2 pages
Targeted Questions
Describe a time when you identified a policy, legislative, operational or business process issue and developed solutions to improve outcomes.
How did you research and analyse the issue, consult with stakeholders, provide advice, and implement continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in enhanced policy implementation and operational processes?
Tell us about a project or initiative you managed in a fast-paced environment involving multiple teams, stakeholders or committees.
How did you coordinate activities, manage risks and issues, adapt to changing priorities, and drive continuous improvements that strengthened policy outcomes, operational processes or system performance?
All complete applications will be acknowledged.
More information
If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team at ******.
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📌 Senior Policy And Project Officer (Perth)
🏢 Australian Children'S Education & Care Quality Authority
📍 Perth