The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities.
Their vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
Your new role
In this role, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of Early Childhood programs (including contract and performance management of funded services), as well as the administration of funding via the online grants management system.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide high level advice to ensure the efficient, effective and coordinated development of departmental strategies relative to Early Childhood education and care services.
- Manage a suite of programs, contracts and funding rounds and associated service providers to ensure the strategic aims and objectives of the Government are being achieved.
- Provide strategic analysis and advice on complex operational policy, program and legislative issues relative to human services.
- Provide leadership and coordination of responses to achieve identified departmental outcomes and strategies.
- Liaise, consult and assist in the management of the design and implementation of strategic planning and policy strategies for the provision of children, family and community services and initiatives in Queensland.
- Liaise, consult and negotiate at a senior level with relevant government and non-government organisations relating to human service provision and policies that impact on the effective operation of relevant legislation.
- Design and manage projects to ensure delivery of outcomes in a timely and effective manner, including the development of training programs.
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
- Proven expertise in a similar role incorporating contract management, procurement and related functions
- Understanding of required reporting, compliance and contract execution processes for Early Childhood Education or similar sector
- Understanding of, or familiarity with, the Community Services Act
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent written communication skills
- Outstanding attention to detail
Please note: This will be based in Brisbane CBD, with flexible working arrangements available (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
What’s in it for You?
- Initial 6-month contract to May 2026, with potential extension
- Excellent rate of $87.02-$93.18 + Superannuation per Hour (flexible)
- Full time hours – 36.25 hours per week
- Central Brisbane CBD location, easily accessible via public transport
To apply, click APPLY NOW and upload your Resume in MS Word format.
If you have any questions prior to applying, please contact:
Laura Hedges
Assistant Manager – Government Recruitment
laura@kingstonhumancapital.com.au
Kingston Human Capital specialises in recruitment and human capital management services to the Queensland Government and Public Sector.
If this role isn’t quite right for you, but you are seeking your next opportunity in Procurement, Contracts Management or Supply Chain, please reach out for a confidential discussion about your career.
