Closes: 27 July ****
Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: *****
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 July ****
Contact Officer: Helen Booth on ****** or **************
Details: Education and Care, Regulation and Support (ECRS) Branch is seeking a highly motivated individual with an interest in working with the families of children and young people registered for home education in the ACT.
This position is responsible for managing home education registration processes and data collation, providing support to current and existing home education families with complex needs and assisting parents to understand their legislated responsibilities.
The successful applicant will have direct contact with home educating families and community stakeholders.
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:
A strong knowledge of the Education Act **** (The Act) is desirable.
Experience in developing educational programs and stakeholder engagement is critical for this position.
Tertiary qualifications and experience in education is an advantage.




This position requires:
A current driver's licence
The ability to be approved and operate as an Authorised person under the Act
Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act **** is required.
For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
Notes: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply:
Expressions of interest are sought from potential candidates and must include:
A supporting statement of no more than two pages outlining experience and/or ability relative to the Professional/ Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications as outlined in the Position Description.
A current curriculum vitae.
Two completed Referee Reports using the attached report template.
Applications should be submitted .
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved.
More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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