Senior Administrative Officer 1 - Remuneration Package Range $151,221 - $168,735 (including salary $128,551 - $143,611)
Quality Education and Care Northern Territory
Darwin, Northern Territory
One ongoing full time vacancy is available

Step into a pivotal leadership role in early childhood regulation as Assistant Director at Quality Education and Care NT

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 the Assistant Director QECNT, you will contribute to ensuring all children receive the highest standards of early years education and care. You’ll guide complex regulatory decisions, shape policy, and build strong partnerships with both local and national stakeholders and lead a team committed to positive outcomes for children across the Territory.

To be successful you’ll have:

Proven management and leadership skills and experience leading teams, cultivating strong working relationships and managing human resources matters.

Demonstrated experience in interpretating and administrating legislative requirements, including working in a legislative capacity.

High-level written, oral and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to consult, collaborate, negotiate and effectively influence diverse groups to establish commitment on agreed outcomes.

Experience operating in politically sensitive environment and ability to maintain high standards of professionalism, ethics, values and accountability.

Proven ability to deliver outcomes within tight deadlines, to high standards with attention to detail.

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 3561 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 15926
Closing date: 12/08/2025

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