- Help children have the best start in life through high quality education & care
- Shape the future of learning and workforce capability
- Lead meaningful projects that drive organisational improvement

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 Safe Organisations and actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of children.

The Role

The Senior Human Resources Adviser supports the HR Manager, Development and broader HR team in the delivery of learning and development initiatives and organisational development programs that enhance organisational culture, capability, and employee development. The role is responsible for undertaking research, developing learning content, and coordinating project activities to ensure programs are high quality, aligned to organisational priorities, and responsive to workforce needs. The position also contributes to the enhancement of systems, processes, and workforce insights to support continuous improvement and effective workforce planning.

This role is full time and fixed term (12 months) at ACECQA Band 6 ($130,608- $145,629).

About You





To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Experience in learning and development, training, organisational development, or a related HR discipline.
- Instructional design and facilitation skills, with a sound understanding of adult learning principles and contemporary learning methodologies.
- Experience developing, implementing and evaluating learning, workforce development, or people-focused initiatives, strategies, and programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of HR theory, principles, legislation and trends, as well as HR best practices in public and private sector applied to clear strategic plans and interventions, and advice to clients
- High-level project management skills with a record of successfully delivering projects through to completion.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to prepare documentation for a range of audiences, provide advice, negotiate outcomes, and maintain discretion when handling sensitive matters.
- Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital learning tools, and HR information systems, including the ability to analyse data and generate workforce insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and recommend practical solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, sound judgement, and work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.




- A degree in Human Resource Management, Organisational Development, Education, Learning and Development, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.

Highly desirable:

- Team leadership or project resource leadership experience.
- Certification in training delivery.
- L&D; system experience (Go1, LearnUpon or similar platforms).

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.

More information

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team at Recruitment @acecqa.gov.au

Notice to agencies

ACECQA will not accept applications from any source other than directly from a candidate for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies must have received instructions from ACECQA in relation to a specific vacancy in order to submit applications on behalf of candidates.

ACECQA is collecting the information requested in the advertisement for the purpose of selection, recruitment and engagement of staff. ACECQA is authorised to do so by the Education and Care Services National Law. Please refer to our Privacy Policy which can be accessed at http://www.acecqa.gov.au/privacy-policy.

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📌 Senior Human Resources Advisor (New South Wales)
🏢 ACECQA
📍 New South Wales