Administration Officer, Targeting Quality Program

Administration Officer, Targeting Quality Program

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:

• Improve outcomes for children and families in early education and care.
• ACECQA's values are based on putting children at the centre of everything we do.
• Join an expert team working across governments at the national level.

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 Administration Officer will provide administrative and operational support for the TargetingQuality Program (TQP) team. This includes implementing and monitoring project plans, milestones, and deliverables in line with approved program and project plans. This role will also coordinate project activities to support program and project management delivery.

This role is Part-time (20 hrs/week) on a Fixed term contract (24 months) at ACECQA Band 4 ($83,748 to $96,201).

About You

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Demonstrated high level experience in providing administrative, operational and project delivery including the ability to manage competing demands and deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, and implementing administrative processes that contribute to process improvement.
• Demonstrated high level experience and ability to prepare and communicate information clearly and professionally for a range of audiences.
• High level computer literacy including Microsoft 365 suite of programs and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, including providing guidance and support to colleagues, and develop productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to perform basic research and analysis to inform decision making and to prepare accurate information and maintain effective record keeping practices.
• Willingness and ability to undertake travel as required.

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

The closing date for applications is 14 May 2024 at 11.59pm.

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

To apply, please register with the ACECQA Recruitment Candidate Portal, navigate to Administration Officer, Targeting Quality Program vacancy and click Apply for Job. 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 asupporting statement or cover letter of no more than 2 pages that addresses each of the selection criteria.
• 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 about the role specifically, please contact Victoria Petriella on 02 8240 4***.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process please email the HR team at .

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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