Director Quality Assurance and Engagement | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 28 August 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 72106
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 31 July 2026
Contact Officer: Jo Williams on Jo.Williams@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 1289

Details: Are you a strategic leader with expertise in quality assurance, regulatory practice and stakeholder engagement within the education and care sector?

Education and Care Regulation and Support (ECRS) is seeking an experienced and collaborative Director, Quality Assurance and Engagement to lead teams responsible for quality assessment, rating and sector engagement functions across the ACT education and care sector. This leadership role within the Education and Care Regulation and Support (ECRS) Branch provides oversight of regulatory activities that support quality improvement and legislative compliance under the National Quality Framework.

The role will provide strategic advice on complex regulatory issues, lead policy and operational improvement initiatives, and oversee the delivery of evidence-based guidance and support to stakeholders. The role will require representation of the ACT Regulatory Authority at local and national forums, review panels and sector meetings.

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:

Tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience in Early Childhood Teaching, quality assessment, regulatory practice, compliance or a related field are highly desirable. Related qualifications and experience may also be considered.

Equivalent combinations of qualifications, professional experience, and demonstrated capability may also be considered where applicants can show strong knowledge and practical experience relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

This role requires:

• Current National Quality Agenda (NQA) Authorised Officer status is desirable. Applicants who do not currently hold this status will be required to complete ACECQA Authorised Officer and Assessor Training
• A current driver's licence
• 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

Notes: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply:

Expressions of interest are sought from potential candidates and must include:

• A supporting statement of no more than two pages outlining experience and/or ability relative to the Professional/ Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications as outlined in the Position Description.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Contact details of two referees, one of whom should be a current supervisor.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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