Manager Service Planning & Delivery

NSW Department of Education; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Superannuation

Annual leave loading

Job summary

NSW Department of Education in Parramatta is seeking a Manager, Service Planning and Delivery to lead the planning and delivery of new public Early Childhood Education and Care services. You will oversee a team to deliver complex projects in a fast-paced reform environment, using your ECEC knowledge and leadership to turn priorities into high-quality services.

You will provide expert advice to support policy implementation, ensure compliance with the National Quality Framework, and manage

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead planning and delivery of public ECEC services.
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework is desirable.
• Experience leading complex projects in reform environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and design of new public ECEC services.
• Build a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
• Provide expert policy advice and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage project planning and reporting to support delivery requirements.
• Prepare governance briefs and engage stakeholders to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Education

ECEC-related tertiary qualification

Job description

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At the NSW Department of Education , we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary Full-Time up to 2 years
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Package includes salary 154,231 - $178,369 plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

Lead the planning and delivery of new public early childhood education and care (ECEC) services that put children and families at the centre and support strong lifelong learning outcomes.

As Manager, Service Planning and Delivery, you will lead a team to deliver complex projects in a fast-paced reform environment. You will bring together your ECEC knowledge, leadership experience and sound judgement to turn priorities into high-quality services.

You will:

• Lead the planning and design of new public ECEC services.
• Build a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Providing expert advice to support policy implementation and compliance with the National Quality Framework.
• Manage project planning and reporting to support project implementation and resource development aligned with delivery requirements.
• Prepare reports, briefs and correspondence to ensure governance requirements are met.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver outcomes for children and families.

You are a collaborative and resilient leader with broad ECEC knowledge and hold children at the centre of all decision making. You build positive team cultures, communicate with influence and are equally comfortable working collaboratively or taking the lead independently.

You will bring:

• Strong leadership skills and a focus on positive team culture.
• Broad ECEC knowledge and experience across various service delivery models.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of the National Quality Framework.
• Ability to lead complex projects in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder skills.

You are passionate about high-quality public education and committed to keeping children and families at the heart of service design and delivery.

Essential requirements of the role

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) or a related discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance for paid employment.
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

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. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.