Closes: 01 January 2026
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 70435
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 December 2025
Contact Officer: Jantiena Batt on or
Details: Are you an experienced Educational Leader, Compliance Officer or Director in an early childhood education and care service looking for your next challenge? Do you want a role that highlights your ability to provide accurate advice on the National Quality Framework (NQF) and build respected and valued relationships with staff in ACT public preschools? Are you naturally a quick thinker and problem solver that loves to provide the best experience for clients or customers? Then this might be the job for you
The position supports the Education Directorate's Approved Provider function under the NQF, working in partnership with teachers, educators, and school leaders to support ACT public preschools to engage with and meet the requirements of the NQF. The role will include supporting quality and compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations, supporting preschools to respond to information requests or notices from Children's Education and Care Assurance, and sharing information and updates on the NQF with a range of preschool staff.
We are looking for a motivated and organised individual, that can take on this fast-paced and varied newly established role to support ACT public preschools operating under the NQF.This position will work collaboratively with preschool teams to build capacity around quality standards, compliance obligations, and the development and enactment of clear, consistent procedures that promote best practice and continuous improvement. To be successful you will need to have demonstrated experience in building other's capacity in understanding the NQF, translating this into practice and be adept at building relationships and engaging productively with stakeholders. You will have outstanding relational and interpersonal skills, proven problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
Mandatory
* Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra )
* To be eligible for permanent or temporary employment within the ACTPS you must be an Australian citizen and permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.
* If an officer no longer holds a visa that permits them to work in Australia their employment with the ACTPS will be terminated.
* A current driver's licence is required.
Specific (desired) requirements:
* Knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework and how it impacts on early childhood education services in the ACT would be desirable.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications would be an advantage (Early Childhood qualifications are highly desirable) and would skills and expertise in contemporary early childhood practice.
* Experience working as an Educational Leader, Compliance Officer or Director in an early childhood education and care service would be an advantage.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 December 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. Shortlisting and interviews will take place in January 2026.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
This position will be designed for flexible work arrangements and activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers may not have a designated workstation/desk and work across multiple Education sites. We work in a mixed-mode of at home and at the ACT Whole-Of-Government building at 220 London Circuit. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across sites.
How to Apply: Your application should include an Expression of Interest of no more than two pages 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.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the contact officer prior to applying.
Applications should be submitted .
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 December 2026 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.