Director Quality Assurance and Engagement

Details: Are you a strategic leader with expertise in quality assurance, regulatory practice and stakeholder engagement within the education and care sector?

Education and Care Regulation and Support (ECRS) is seeking an experienced and cooperative Director, Quality Assurance and Engagement to lead teams responsible for quality assessment, rating and sector engagement functions across the ACT education and care sector. This leadership role within the Education and Care Regulation and Support (ECRS) Branch provides oversight of regulatory activities that support quality improvement and legislative compliance under the National Quality Framework.

The role will provide strategic advice on complex regulatory issues, lead policy and operational improvement initiatives, and oversee the delivery of evidence-based guidance and support to stakeholders. The role will require representation of the ACT Regulatory Authority at local and national forums, review panels and sector meetings.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans,



younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience in Early Childhood Teaching, qualityassessment, regulatory practice, compliance or a related field are highly desirable. Related qualifications and experience may also be considered.

Equivalent combinations of qualifications, professional experience, and demonstrated capability may also be considered where applicants can show strong knowledge and practical experience relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

This role requires:

- Current National Quality Agenda (NQA) Authorised Officer status is desirable. Applicants who do not currently hold this status will be required to complete ACECQA Authorised Officer and Assessor Training
- A current driver's licence
- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Notes: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

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📌 Director Quality Assurance and Engagement (Canberra)
🏢 ACT Education Directorate
📍 Canberra