Policy Manager
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Early childhood
Salary range
Closing date
12 May 2026
Posted 29 Apr 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout NT DET
Role description
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
To provide quality and evidence-based policy development, analysis and advice that strengthens Quality Education and Care NT’s role as the NT regulatory authority and strategically links policy, planning and service delivery across the early childhood education and care sector.
Context statement
The Early Childhood branch provides strategic leadership to deliver high quality, integrated early childhood services and programs, and reforms that maximise outcomes for children and young people across the Northern Territory. The branch, which includes the NT regulatory authority Quality Education and Care NT, leads key policy initiatives, programs and regulatory functions, provides expert advice to the Minister and senior executives, and works collaboratively with stakeholders across the early childhood education and care sector.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based policy development, analysis, and advice that supports the regulatory authority’s s…