Analyst

Ongoing/Full-Time

VPSG4 - $97,955 - $111,142

About the Department

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society. The department supports a culture of leadership, learning and renewal in all workplaces with opportunities for career development and advancement.

Further information about the department is available at:

About the Division

The Department of Education is the Victorian Regulatory Authority for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services under delegation from the Secretary. The Quality Assessment and Regulation Division (QARD) in the department regulates and quality assesses Victorian ECEC services. It drives the delivery of high-quality services and ensures the safety, health and wellbeing of Victorian children attending those services.

QARD regulates approximately 5,000 services including family day care, outside school hours care, long day care and kindergarten programs, as required by the Education and Care Services National Law 2010 (National Law). QARD also regulates around 180 services operating under the Victorian Children's Services Act 1996 (Children's Services Act); these include occasional care and limited hours services.

QARD is responsible for:

• approving providers and services as required by the National Law and Children's Services Act
• monitoring service compliance and conducting investigations in response to notifications and complaints
• assessment and rating of family day care, outside school hours care, long day care and kindergarten programs against the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and School Age Care
• supporting legislative policy development.

QARD is also the integrated sector regulator of the Child Safe Standards for all early childhood services in Victoria.

Further information about QARD is available at:

About the Role

The Analyst works within a special purpose investigation team conducting a focussed investigation under broad direction of the Manager. This role includes:

• Analysis of documentary evidence
• Investigative planning and strategy
• Assisting in the identification of regulatory sanctions and other compliance actions within the regulatory framework.

The position requires compliance reporting skills, demonstrated experience in conducting assessments and knowledge of the broader regulatory environment.

The successful candidate will also have demonstrated experience in effective management of relationships with internal and external stakeholders and high-level interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills.

Travel to metropolitan andregional areas of Victoria and occasional overnight stays may be required.

This is a fixed term (3 year) VPS4 position, based in East Melbourne.

Attributes

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• strong conceptual and analytical skills, including an ability to interpret legislation, standards, guidelines and practices to ensure effective regulation of the ECEC sector
• the ability to identify, gather and analyse evidence and information in a court-admissible manner
• strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders (internal and external)
• strong planning and organising skills and attention to detail.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Desirable: Knowledge of regulation and regulatory processes would be highly regarded.

Essential: Successful applicants will be required to hold a valid Victorian Working with Children's Check and Victorian driver's licence.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 3 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

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.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Jim Pearson, Manager Investigations - Child Safety via or

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 24/10/2025