Senior Authorised Officer

Department of Education and Training; Darwin; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education and Training in Darwin invites applications for the position of Senior Authorised Officer, Quality Education and Care NT. The AO7/P3 level role focuses on assessing and rating services under the National Quality Framework and promoting continuous quality improvement in NT education and care.

The successful candidate will conduct inspections, monitor compliance, and investigate complaints and incidents. Contact Amanda Docksey, Acting Director QECNT, for inquiries.

Qualifications

• The Senior Authorised Officer will support continuous quality improvement in NT services regulated under the National Quality Framework.
• Responsibilities include assessment and rating against the National Quality Standard.
• Monitor legislative compliance through inspections and investigations of complaints and incidents.
• Selection will be made at the AO7 or P3 level depending on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessment and rating of education and care services against the National Quality Standard.
• Monitor compliance through inspections and investigations of complaints and incidents.
• Promote and support continuous quality improvement in NT services.

Job description

Vacancy Number: 029079

Agency: Department of Education and Training

Number of Vacancies: 1

Work Unit: Early Childhood, Quality Education and Care Northern Territory

Location: Darwin

Primary Objective: The Senior Authorised Officer, Quality Education and Care NT will support and promote continuous quality improvement in NT services regulated under the National Quality Framework. This includes undertaking the assessment and rating of education and care services against the National Quality Standard, monitoring legislative compliance through timely inspections of services and conducting investigations of complaints, incidents, and non-compliance of licensed services. Selection will be made at the AO7 or P3 level depending on the qualifications and/or experience of the successful applicant.

Contact: Amanda Docksey, Acting Director QECNT on 08 8999 3568 or [e-mail]

Remuneration Package: Remuneration Package $142,384 - $153,038 (including salary $120,877 - $130,039)

Experience Level: Administrative Officer 7