Regulatory Officer

The Early Childhood Regulatory Authority is seeking a motivated individual with a passion for regulation and early childhood education and care, and a commitment to improve outcomes for children. This Identified position is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

We're seeking an individual who brings cultural knowledge, community insight, and the ability to strengthen the capability and inclusiveness of the Regulatory Authority. In this role, you will conduct monitoring and compliance visits, assessment and rating, and support services to meet their obligations under the National Quality Framework and the Queensland Education and Care Services Act.

If you are enthusiastic and bring regulatory expertise or experience in the early childhood sector, this is the opportunity for you.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

As a Regulatory Officer, you will be responsible for applying early childhood education and care legislation, standards, policies, and guidelines in a fair and consistent manner while performing regulatory functions within the framework of the Regulating for Quality policy.

You will also play a key role in developing and maintaining positive relationships with providers, services, and other agencies to achieve regulatory objectives effectively.

The Regulatory Officer reports to the Manager Regulation, Early Childhood Regulatory Authority, Early Childhood Branch, Early Childhood, Regulation and Communication and State Schools Division. This role is based in the Cairns regional office.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing activities associated with assessing applications, quality assessment and compliance in accordance with the legislation and principles of good administrative decision making to support the regulatory authority to undertake its functions, escalating as required.
• Assessing incoming regulatory information such as notifications and complaints from ECEC providers and services, other government agencies as well as the general public, in accordance with the ECEC legislation.
• Identifying risks and issues, accurately interpreting legislation, exercising powers, gathering evidence and making recommendations to support delegated decision-makers.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit

• A passion for regulation and early childhood education, with experience as a regulator or the ability to quickly build knowledge of the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector.
• Capacity to conduct assessment and rating visits, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and complete training in assessment and rating processes.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to gather, interpret and present evidence to support sound decision-making.
• Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with services, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Ability to manage risk, prioritise workloads, and deliver projects and tasks efficiently within legislative timeframes.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills that reflect fairness, consistency, and good administrative practice.
• Commitment to working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, to achieve quality regulatory outcomes.

Submit Your Application:

• Your current CV or Resume (maximum 3 pages), including referee details.

• A written statement (up to 2 pages) outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role.

• Please use the "Competencies – How you may be assessed" section of the role description as a guide, and refer to the outlined Leadership Competencies for Queensland.

OR

• A cultural statement or presentation (up to 5 minutes in video or audio, or 2 pages written). In your cultural statement, you could talk about things like:

• Who you are, where you come from, and a little about your cultural background and journey.

• A project, activity, or initiative you've been part of that shows your commitment to keeping culture strong and safe — and how this experience could help the Regulatory Authority work better with early childhood services and communities across the Far North Queensland region.
• How you would help create a workplace that is respectful, inclusive, and supportive of everyone — and how your knowledge could strengthen the way we regulate services under the National Quality Framework and Queensland Education and Care Services Act.
• Your vision for how cultural capacity can grow across the region and support a regulatory environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of children.

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.