Manager Products

• 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. 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.

The Role

The Manager Products leads a team of professionals and is responsible for the overall National Quality Agenda IT System (NQA IT System) vision, its roadmap, release schedule, user experiences and training support. This position manages the key product offerings throughout its lifecycle, gathering and prioritising stakeholder requirements, managing backlogs whilst working closely with our development, reporting, and project teams to deliver solutions that meet our stakeholders' needs.
This role is full time and ongoing at ACECQA Band 6/7 ($109,683 - $144,726)

About You

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Demonstrated leadership and management experience in a complex and diverse government/regulatory environment.
• Proven skills in software product management including demonstrated successes in defining and maintaining complex and/or specialist software solutions within a regulatory environment.
• Basic understanding of web development platforms, databases, and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated capabilities in interpersonal communication, including the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior managers, executives, and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, including the ability to align activities with organisational objectives, determines priorities and provide direction and guidance.
• Knowledge and understanding of the software development lifecycle.

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

• Knowledge and understanding the regulatory context of the children's education and care sector, or the proven ability to quickly acquire such knowledge and understanding.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.

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

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

To apply, please click Apply Now. 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.
• Attach a supporting statement or cover letter of no more than 2 pages highlighting your motivations for applying, the aspects of the position description and work of ACECQA that particularly attract you to the position, how you will meet the challenges of the role and how you will contribute to ACECQA's future.
• 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 please email the HR team at [email protected] using the subject line: Manager Products enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

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