Director, Strategy and Regulatory Policy

8 hours ago

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Education Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

SES-1 Director, Strategy and Regulatory Policy

An exciting opportunity exists to apply for the fixed term role of Director, Strategy and Regulatory Policy.

Early Childhood Strategy Division (ECSD) is a small and influential strategic policy unit that leads strategic policy design projects for the broader Early Childhood Education group. Recent projects have included supporting the establishment of an independent ECEC regulator, the Out of Home Care Agreement Review, developing a kindergarten enrolment-based funding model, supporting the department's response to the Productivity Commission's ECEC Inquiry and Commonwealth Government ECEC commitments.

The Director, Strategy and Regulatory Policy, will be responsible for the strategic and administrative relationship between the Department and the new, independent Early Childhood regulator, as well as broader early childhood strategic issues.

The role combines legislative, cabinet, budget and administrative implementation experience with strategic oversight, and is a critical function ensuring the new independent regulator is enabled to operate effectively, in accordance with government and public expectations, and in such a way that the relationship with the Department is appropriately maintained.

The role is a critical part of Government's response to the Rapid Child Safety Review, and reports to the Executive Director, Early Childhood Strategy.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact, Julian Reichl Executive Director, Early Childhood Strategy Division

To apply:

Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to and capability for the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. The eligibility criteria will need to be specifically referenced in the cover letter as well.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.

The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person

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