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Authorised officer

Darwin
Northern Territory Department of Education and Training
Posted: 14 March
Offer description

Northern Territory Department of Education and Training – Darwin NT

Administrative Officer 6 - Remuneration Package Range $117,546 - $130,843
(including salary $99,519 - $110,953)
Early Childhood – Quality Education and Care Northern Territory
Darwin
One full time ongoing vacancy is available

Quality Education and Care NT (QECNT) is the Northern Territory's regulatory authority responsible for administering the National Quality Framework (NQF) for early childhood and school-aged education and care services. QECNT ensures the safety, health, and wellbeing of children by monitoring compliance, conducting assessments and ratings, and promoting continuous quality improvement. Working collaboratively with services, educators, and the community, QECNT supports best practice, upholds national standards, and drives positive outcomes for children across the Territory.

The Roles

As an Authorised Officer, you will monitor legislative quality and compliance of services by conducting visits and investigating complaints, incidents and noncompliance.

You'll also undertake assessments and ratings of education and care services to assess against the National Quality Standards to support and promote continuous quality improvements in the NT. You'll be travelling to rural and remote areas by road or light aircraft.

About you

To be successful in this role you'll have:

* Strong demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current trends, issues and policy in the education and care services sector including the NQF and Early Years Learning Framework.
* Demonstrated understanding and experience working within a legislative framework, including the ability to interpret and administer legislation as it applies to the National Education and Care Services Act.
* Demonstrated problem solving and negotiation skills, when working with others.
* High level written and oral communication skills, organisational skills, and a high standard of self-management.

The Benefits

* Attractive remuneration package
* 6 weeks annual leave + 3 days Christmas closedown leave
* 3 weeks personal leave
* 12% superannuation
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Professional development and career growth
* Professional and supportive work environment
* Access to flexible working arrangements

Apply and further information

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

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