Administrative Officer 6- Remuneration Package Range $114,088 - $126,997
(including salary $96,620 - $107,721)
Administrative Officer 7 - Remuneration Package Range 134,227 - $144,271
(including salary $113,938 - $122,574)
Professional 3 - Remuneration Package Range $130,663 - $146,130
(including salary $110,873 - $124,173)
Quality Education and Care NT
Darwin, Northern Territory
Several ongoing vacancies are available

Selection will be made at the AO6, AO7 or P3 level depending on available positions and the experience/qualifications of successful applicants.

Make a lasting impact on early childhood education across the NT – join QECNT and help shape brighter futures

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.

As a Senior Authorised Officer or Authorised Officer, you will monitor legislative quality and compliance of services by conducting visits and investigating of 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 at the AO6 level 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

To be successful in this role at the AO7/P3 level you’ll have:

Ability to interpret and administer legislation and achieve high quality professional judgement in the assessment and ratings of services under the National Education and Care Services Act.

Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends, issues and policy in the education and care services sector including a strong working knowledge of the NQF.

Ability to research and write briefs to produce accurate and reliable reports within tight timeframes.

In addition to the above at the P3 level you’ll have:

A degree in early childhood education or a related field

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

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Katy Brennan - Director QECNT on 08 8999 3568
or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 29078
Closing date: 11/08/2025

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