Senior Regulatory Officer, Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (Talent Pool). Department of Education. Brisbane QLD. Policy, Planning, and Regulation, Government-State (Government and Defense). Full time. Add expected salary to your profile for insights. Do you have experience as a regulator or have strong experience in the early childhood sector? Are you interested in ensuring that children are able to access early childhood education and care services that focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and providing quality programs for children? We are looking for applicants who have strong communication skills, a passion for early childhood, an understanding of the role of regulators, and who always achieve results. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to attend an information session prior to submitting your application.

Information will be provided about the role of the Senior Regulatory Officer ECRA, how the Talent Pool works, how to apply for the position, and having your questions answered. Information sessions will be run via Teams at the following times: 8.00am Tuesday 18 March 2025; 5.00pm Wednesday 19 March 2025; 7.30am Wednesday 26 March 2025; and 5.30pm Thursday 27 March 2025.

You will be provided with a Teams link by return email prior to your selected session.

Your Role: Support the Early Childhood Regulatory Authority by consistently and fairly applying relevant early childhood education and care (ECEC) legislation, standards, policies, and guidelines in the regulation of the ECEC sector within the context of the Regulating for Quality policy.

Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regional offices, central office teams, and ECEC providers and services, to achieve regulatory outcomes.

The Senior Regulatory Officer reports to the Manager, Regulation, in each regional office, Early Childhood Regulatory Authority, Early Childhood Branch, Early Childhood and State Schools Division.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Consistently and fairly applying relevant early childhood education and care (ECEC) legislation, standards, policies, and guidelines in the regulation of the ECEC sector within the context of the Regulating for Quality policy. This may be carried out through monitoring, investigations, and assessment of applications and notifications, as required.

Conduct assessments and ratings of education and care services across Queensland. Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regional offices and ECEC providers and services, to achieve regulatory outcomes.

Mandatory requirements: Blue Card. Driver license.

About You: The successful applicant will be an individual with experience in or the ability to quickly learn ECEC sector regulation, assessment, and rating. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, decision-making, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage risk, prioritize tasks, and work collaboratively with different stakeholders.

Instructions to apply: Attach a maximum 2-page resume (11 font only) listing two referees, one of whom is your current supervisor; please include email ddresses. As strong written communication is a skill required for this position, attach a maximum 2-page response to the following: The Early Childhood Regulatory Authority takes a risk-based approach to regulating early childhood education and care services, as explained in Regulating for Quality (R4Q). Please provide your understanding and examples of your work as they relate to risk identification and management.

Explain your ability to make good decisions based on evidence. Explain how you will establish high personal standards and expectations if you are successful in the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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If you would like to attend a session, email your name, email address, phone number and session you would like to attend to ECRegional.Operations@qed.qld.gov.au.