Principal Regulatory Officer

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

About Us:
The Queensland Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (ECRA) is responsible for regulating the early childhood education and care sector. ECRA supports approved providers of education and care services to meet their legal responsibilities by providing information and advice, but also takes regulatory action as necessary when requirements are not met.

The role presents an exciting opportunity to work with our partners and stakeholders to deliver meaningful and efficient regulatory processes and guide services' quality improvement.

About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
work in a multidisciplinary team that undertakes complex regulatory activities, makes recommendations and decisions that support the Regulatory Authority to undertake its functions under the legislation and in accordance with the principles of good administrative decision making.
provide recommendations that are informed by data, analysis of evidence and accurate interpretation of the legislation.
prepare accurate, high-level documentation to a range of stakeholders on a range of matters relating to early childhood education and care regulation including correspondence, reports, briefs, regulatory decisions and executive recommendations.
need to be highly organised, agile and have experience managing competing priorities

Highly desirable skills and experience;
have a strong background in the assessment and rating of early childhood education and care services; or have experience as a regulator;
have the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of regulating the ECEC sector;
excel in administrative tasks, coordination, and reporting, ensuring high-quality outcomes in all aspects of their work;
be adaptable and capable of working both in a collaborative team and independently;
demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain good working relationships inside and outside the organisation.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply:
Please attach a current CV with details for two referees (one referee should be your current supervisor); and
A than 1 page, suitability statement outlining how you demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position.

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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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