Regulatory Officer

About This Job
Permanent job recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia).
Job Reference QLD/CO658212/25P
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
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About The Department
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
Support the Early Childhood Regulatory Authority 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.
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Regional Offices, Central Office Teams and ECEC providers and services to achieve regulatory outcomes.
The Regulatory Officer reports to the Manager, Regulation, in each Regional Office, Early Childhood Regulatory Authority, Early Childhood, Regulation & Communication Division.
Information sessions will be run via Microsoft Teams at the following times.
If you would like to attend a session, please email your name and email address.
5.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2025
5.30pm Thursday 18 September 2025
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.
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;
Decision-making skills;
Ability to manage risk and prioritise the work; and
Ability to work collaboratively with a range of different stakeholders.
Instructions To Apply
Attach a maximum 2-page resume (11 font only) listing two referees, one of whom is your current supervisor
Completion of the questionnaire outlining which regional offices across the state you are committed to work from
Submit a maximum 2-page response to the following questions:
The Department of Education takes a risk-based approach to regulating early childhood education and care services, as explained in Regulating for Quality.
Please explain your understanding of regulatory activities as outlined in this document.
Can you outline how you have prepared for this application and for the role as a Regulatory Officer?
Why are you drawn to this role?
How have you used your interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, resolving a complex issue?
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
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