Manager Queensland Leadership and Management Program

• Help children have the best start in life through high quality education & care.
• Improve outcomes for children and families in early education and care.
• Join an expert team working across governments at the national level.

About ACECQA

We want children in Australia to have the best start in life through quality education and care.

We provide national leadership on the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and collaborate with the Australian and state and territory governments to:

• implement changes that benefit children birth to 13 years-of-age and their families
• monitor and promote the consistent application of the Education and Care Services National Lawacross all states and territories
• support the early childhood education and care sector to improve quality outcomes for children

We strive for innovation and continuous improvement and are committed to keeping the sector and the community informed with the latest developments in early childhood education and care.

ACECQA is committed to being a child-safe organisation, implementing the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of children.

The Role

The Manager, Leadership and Management Program is responsible for managing a team of leadership and management facilitators and content creators to develop and deliver the Queensland Leadership and Management Program for beginning, intermediate and experienced children's education and care educators and leaders. The program is an initiative under the Queensland Workforce Strategy, funded by the Queensland Government.

This role is full time and fixed-term (24 months) at ACECQA Band 6/7 ($126,436 - $161,939).

About You

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Lead, manage and develop a team of professional learning facilitators and content creators, collaborating with other Quality and Compliance Projects managers and admin staff to plan, schedule and deliver on program and organisational outcomes. Foster a positive and high-performing culture by promoting a collaborative and inclusive environment where team members feel valued, motivated, and empowered to achieve their best work.
• Manage the planning, design, delivery, review and ongoing improvement of the Qld Leadership and Management Program including day to day operations, project planning, reporting and evaluation as well as the delivery and monitoring of milestones, deliverables and risk registers.
• Through the analysis and use of contemporary research, best practice, policy, legislation and frameworks, lead the design and delivery of the Qld Leadership and Management program, making informed decisions to implement engaging, evidence-based professional content and professional learning strategies that achieve measurable uplift in the leadership and management practice of educators working in education and care settings.
• Act on behalf of ACECQA at meetings and other forums to represent and explain the views of ACECQA and identify, cultivate and maintain new and existing working relationships with external stakeholders, including government representatives, peak organisations, academics, subject matter experts, LAMP working group members, as well as education and care providers, leaders and educators to enhance program and organisational success.
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with internal ACECQA business units, including specialist research, IT, HR, digital design, and communication teams to deliver on quality program outcomes.
• In line with the Australian Government's Style Manual and ACECQA's tone, develop and deliver professional learning materials, reports, briefs, presentations and communications and respond to regular and urgent requests for information and provide expert advice to the senior manager and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the development, accuracy, and storage of program related documentation, records, and data and ensure self and team compliance with all ACECQA policies and procedures and stakeholder expectations.
• Adhere to the spirit and practice of ACECQA's Code of Conduct and champion ACECQA's values: Integrity, Commitment, Respect and Collaboration. Foster an inclusive, culturally safe and agile performance culture where people feel motivated, connected, and empowered.
• Other duties as required.

Mandatory Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in early childhood education, or a related field of study; or comparable professional experience.
• Qualification in leadership and/or management or comparable professional experience.
• Hold a current Blue Card or be willing and eligible to attain a card before commencing in the role.
• Available to undertake frequent travel across QLD, including metro and regional locations, overnight stays and hold a full driver's licence. This includes some travel to the ACECQA Sydney based office.

Desirable:

• A post graduate qualification in early childhood education, leadership and management or a related field of study.
• A tertiary qualification in learning and development, or a related field of study.
• Convenient access to a major airport that provides direct flights into metro and regional Qld.

ACECQA is committed to removing barriers and opening up opportunities. As an employer we seek to ensure people with differing needs and abilities have the same opportunities to successfully gain skills, knowledge and experience through work, social activities, education and training irrespective of their age, disability, colour, race, gender, religion, sexuality, family responsibilities, or location. In particular, we are committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

You must have the right to work and live in Australia to apply for this role.

The successful candidate will be required to consent to a national police check.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 17 August 2025 at 11.59pm.

Important Note: Please ensure you follow the recruitment process outlined below, otherwise you may not be considered for the role.

To apply, please register with the ACECQA Recruitment Candidate Portal, navigate to Manager Queensland Leadership and Management Program vacancy and click Apply for Job. The application process will require you to:

• Attach a CV of no more than 5 pages which demonstrates your ability to meet the criteria contained in the position description.
• Provide the details of at least two referees who have directly supervised you within the last five years of employment.
• Attach a written response to the targeted questions below of no more than 2 pages

Targeted Questions

1. Outline the adult learning theories and principles you would incorporate into the delivery of a leadership and management program. Explain your rationale behind selecting these theories and principles.
2. What capabilities, skills, and knowledge areas would you consider essential to include in the design of a leadership and management program for education and care settings? Provide a rationale for your choices and discuss how these elements would contribute to the effectiveness of the program.
3. As a manager, how do you develop a positive workplace culture with your team, whilst maintaining professional boundaries and high expectations?

All complete applications will be acknowledged.

More information

If you have any questions about the role specifically, please contact Carolyn Cousins at Carolyn.Cousins@ acecqa.gov.au

If you have any questions about the recruitment process please email the HR team at recruitment@ acecqa.gov.au.

Notice to agencies

ACECQA will not accept applications from any source other than directly from a candidate for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies must have received instructions from ACECQA in relation to a specific vacancy in order to submit applications on behalf of candidates.

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