67029

Closes: 24 June 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 67029
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 June 2026
Contact Officer: Jantiena Batt on Jantiena.Batt@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 4082

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Details:

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you an early childhood expert who enjoys coaching other educators? Are you looking for a job where you will have a meaningful impact on building the capacity of the ACT’s early childhood education profession, and on improving the delivery of preschool programs in Long Day Care services? In this role you will coach educators, providing them with tools to enhance the development of specific skills and practices for high-quality preschool programs to support children in their play-based program at the Long Day Care service. You will also support Long Day Care services to access and embed professional learning for educators and educational leaders that promotes quality teaching, and so the profession continues to upskill and grow over the long term. Your ability to connect, coach and work directly with educators and educational leaders in Long Day Care services is paramount.

We are seeking a Preschool Practice Coach to join us from 1 July 2026 until 30 December 2027 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Support educators in delivering quality preschool programs aligned to the requirements of the national Preschool Reform Agreement.
2. Support the outcomes of Set up for Success: An Early Childhood Strategy for the ACT.
3. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework 2.0, National Quality Standards and an ability to work with the Education and Care Services National Law (ACT) Act 2011 and National Regulations, and the Children and Young People Act 2008 to support quality in early childhood services.
4. Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to advance the work of the team and to achieve delivery of high-quality preschool programs and positive outcomes for children.
5. Provide advice through coaching on high quality preschool practices, and build capacity beyond coaching experiences by expanding, individualising, and embedding approaches with educational leaders and educators.
6. Support access to professional learning for educators including on contemporary early childhood pedagogies, including the design and delivery of tailored sessions, facilitating network sessions and engagement opportunities.
7. Deliver Preschool Pathways modules/workshops for educators in a train-the trainer model as well as train-the-trainer workshops for Long Day Care services.
8. Connect with areas within the ACT Education Directorate to leverage expertise and ensure alignment with best practice supports and information available to educators.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• A current driver’s licence is required.

Desirable:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications would be an advantage. (Early Childhood (EC) qualifications are highly desirable, including EC degrees focussing on the 0-5 years).
• Skills and expertise in contemporary early childhood practice and demonstrated achievements in this field would be an advantage. Experience in teaching and/or leading in centre-based services.
• Coaching experience and/or facilitation skills or experience would be an advantage.

Travel/visiting services: This role will involve daily travel to connect with Long Day Care services and may involve full days away from the physical workplace.

Note:  This is a temporary position available from 1 July 2026 until 30 December 2027 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on written application and referee reports only.

This position will be designed for flexible work arrangements and activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers may not have a designated workstation/desk and work across multiple Education sites. Our branch is currently working in a mixed-mode of at home and at the ACT Whole-Of Government building at 220 London Circuit and/or the Hedley Beare Centre for Teaching and Learning. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across sites. This position is based in the Directorate’s Education Support Office (ESO) with office-based conditions.

How to Apply: Please submit a current curriculum vitae and a maximum one-page application addressing your Knowledge, Skills and Capabilities against the Selection Criteria. Your curriculum vitae should include the contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your work performance and outlook. Please ensure that one of the referees is your current or immediate past supervisor. You may also be asked to provide further referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary position available from 1 July 2026 until 30 December 2027 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.