Senior Officer Recruitment

Senior Officer Recruitment

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 Senior Officer Recruitment is responsible for providing end-to end recruitment support and advice across all ACECQA business groups. This role monitors, coordinates and supports all activities related to recruitment and is responsible for ensuring recruitment practices meet legislative and policy requirements.

This role is full time and ongoing at ACECQA Band 5 ($94,314 to $118,405).

About You

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Sound knowledge, skills and experience in a generalist human resources environment supported by a relevant qualification or equivalent public sector work experience.
• Experience recruiting for a diverse range of roles and a strong record of recruiting candidates across both technical and non-technical disciplines; preferably in a public sector environment.
• Proficient user of business and human resources tools and technologies, including Microsoft Office, HR/payroll software, and electronic document management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively at all levels across the organisation, influencing and educating others to achieve organisational goals.
• Demonstrated ability to confidently present messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner using a variety of written and oral styles adapted to the target audience.
• Demonstrated ability in time management, along with the organisational and problem-solving skills required to identify patterns and relationships and apply solutions in a human resources environment.

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 11 February 2024 at 11:59 pm.

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 Senior Officer Recruitment 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 a written response to the targeted questions below of no more than 2 pages.
• Provide the details of at least two referees that cover the last 3 years of employment.

Target Questions:

1. In what ways can recruitment support the business as a strategic business partner? Describe a time you've partnered with a hiring manager to achieve a strategic business outcome.
2. What do you think a recruiter needs to prioritise when managing a recruitment activity and why?

All complete applications will be acknowledged.

More Information

If you have any questions about the role specifically, please contact Daniel Shean 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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