Director, Policy and Reform

NSW Early Learning Commission; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 268,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Early Learning Commission is seeking a Director, Policy and Reform based in Parramatta with flexible work options. This senior executive role leads policy development and oversees high-impact projects for the early childhood education sector.

You will shape regulatory frameworks, provide authoritative advice to government and drive improvements in service quality and compliance, while respecting Indigenous perspectives.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of national policy frameworks, regulatory systems and policy processes.
• Senior experience leading complex public policy or regulatory reform initiatives.
• Ability to influence policy outcomes in government or interjurisdictional settings.
• Commitment to respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of tactical plans and initiatives to drive policy.
• Oversee delivery of specialist projects for the early childhood education sector.
• Design and oversee leading practice, evidence-based policy settings and regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Policy experience

Regulatory reform

Senior stakeholder leadership

Public policy processes

Job description

• Full time ongoing role
• Ongoing Public Service senior executive band 1 role with a remuneration range of $267,682 - $293,376 per annum
• Based in Parramatta with flexible work options

About us

At the NSW Early Learning Commission children come first, always. We work to ensure children are safe, respected and supported to thrive in early childhood education and care across NSW. Through strong regulation and evidence-informed reform, we help ensure children experience high-quality early learning that supports their development, wellbeing and lifelong learning. We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia.

About the role

The Director, Policy and Reform leads and develops tactical plans and initiatives to drive the development of policy, as well as overseeing the delivery of specialist projects for the early childhood education sector. The role leads the design and performance oversight of leading practice, evidence-based policy settings, systems and frameworks to drive improved service quality and compliance with regulatory obligations and the provision of safe, high-quality early childhood education for children and families in NSW.

About you

• Strong understanding of national policy frameworks, regulatory systems and public policy processes.
• Demonstrated senior experience leading complex public policy or regulatory reform initiatives, including ability to provide authoritative advice and influence policy outcomes in government or interjurisdictional environments.
• Understanding of and commitment to respecting and valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures, and supporting culturally safe practices in the delivery of regulatory services.
• Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check).

Contact: For enquiries about the recruitment of this role, please contact Kristian Holz, Deputy Commissioner, Strategy and Integrity - [e-mail]

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Candidates on a talent pool may be chosen and directly offered employment in other or similar roles (ongoing or term) in the near future.