Senior Regulatory Officer

Senior Regulatory Officer - Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (Talent Pool)

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Permanent job recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/CO658211/25P

Closing date: September 21, 2025

Location: Brisbane Inner City, Brisbane - North, Brisbane - South, Brisbane - East, Brisbane - West, Cairns region, Central West Qld, Darling Downs - Maranoa, Far North Qld, Gold Coast, Ipswich region, Logan - Beaudesert, Mackay region, Moreton Bay - North, Moreton Bay - South, North West Qld, Rockhampton region, South West Qld, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba region, Townsville region, Wide Bay

Status: Permanent

Contact: (07) 4036 5008

About This Job

The Department of Education (DoE) sets the foundations for quality early learning experiences and delivers world class education services. The department also hosts the Early Childhood Regulatory Authority which is responsible for regulating early childhood education and care services.

Your Role

The Senior Regulatory Officer supports the ECRA 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. The role involves developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve regulatory outcomes. The Senior Regulatory Officer reports to the Manager, Regulation, in each Regional Office, Early Childhood Regulatory Authority, Early Childhood, Regulation and Communication Division.

Responsibilities Include

• Consistently and fairly applying relevant 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 assessment and rating 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
• Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor

About You

The successful applicant will have the following qualities:

• Experience as a regulator or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of regulating the ECEC sector
• Experience in conducting assessment and rating or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and complete training in conducting assessment and rating
• Ability to analyse evidence and create analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritise and complete projects and tasks efficiently, with decision-making skills
• Ability to manage risk and prioritise the work
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of different stakeholders
• A passion for early childhood, with a focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children attending early childhood education and care services

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 addresses
• Completion of the questionnaire outlining which of the regional offices across the state you are committed to work from
• Submit a maximum 2-page written response addressing:
  • The ECRA takes a risk-based approach to regulating early childhood education and care services, as explained in Regulating for Quality (R4Q). 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

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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Book and Periodical Publishing

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