Director, Preschool Outcomes Measure | Full-time Temporary

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $142,329 - $159,780 plus superannuation
Position No: 61961
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 June 2024
Contact Officer: Emmalene Sculthorpe on ***************@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 1***

Details: Are you a high performing officer looking for your next challenge? Are you excited by reforming early childhood policy to ensure the best outcomes for children? Do you have experience representing views in national forums and implementing policy reform? Do you want to be part of delivering a key national early childhood reform? Then this might be the job for you!

The ACT has signed up to the Preschool Outcomes Measure (POM) trial under the national Preschool Reform Agreement. The Early Childhood Policy team is looking for a motivated, conscientious high performer with skills and experience in policy and program implementation and stakeholder engagement to manage the ACT’s participation in the POM trial.

To be successful in this role you must be able to work cooperatively with others as well as individually with minimal supervision, in a fast paced and at times, pressured environment. You will need expertise in policy development and implementation, strong strategic thinking skills, excellent written and organisational skills, stakeholder engagement skills and a desire to build and maintain quality relationships. An understanding of the ACT early childhood education context would be an advantage. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is interested in delivering strategic reform that will benefit children in our community.

Note: This is temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit a current curriculum vitae and a maximum three-page application addressing your knowledge, skills and capabilities against the Selection Criteria.

Your curriculum vitae should include the contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance and outlook. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor. You may also be asked to provide further referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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This is temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.