• Help make a difference to the early childhood education and care sector!
• Central Sydney CBD location.
• Friendly organisational environment; work-life balance a top priority

ACECQA is an organisation whose goal is to implement changes to support the early childhood education and care sector that benefit children and their families. We want children to have the best start in life!

How do we do it?

We provide national leadership on the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and collaborate with the Australian and state and territory governments.

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 Senior Policy Officer is responsible for policy projects and policy advice to support ACECQA’s role in guiding the implementation and administration of the National Quality Framework (NQF). The Senior Policy Officer identifies and investigates policy problems using their skills in legislative interpretation, critical thinking and regulatory policy.

This opportunity is located in Sydney and is full time and non-ongoing until 26 June 2020 at ACECQA Band 5 ($86,031 - $104,831).

Selection Criteria

1. Highly developed conceptual, analytical and research skills, including the ability to work with legislation and associated materials
2. Excellent writing skills, including experience preparing submissions or similar
3. Effective teamwork skills including the ability to achieve results and outcomes in a timely manner
4. Demonstrated ability to build and sustain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the state and territory governments and other key stakeholders
5. Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively and negotiate confidently
6. Proven ability to contribute to policy development and project management

Highly desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

1. Knowledge of current trends, issues and policy in the education and care or related sectors.

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.

For the full position description please go to https://www.acecqa.gov.au/work-with-us or refer to the attachment.