Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Education
Occupation: Regulatory Governance and Compliance
Reference: VG/DE/ECE/20003510
Job posted: 17/09/2024
Closes: 06/10/2024
Classification: VPSG6
Salary Range: $134,593 - $180,115
Work location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan
About the DepartmentThe 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.
About the DivisionThe 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.
About the RoleAn exciting opportunity exists for a highly skilled senior leader who will be responsible for the strategic overview and managerial oversight of the supervision of the two Area teams within the South Eastern Victoria Region in QARD.
The Regional Manager will undertake the following functions:
Lead and support regional regulatory work based on priorities identified in conjunction with the Area Managers and Director Operations.Provide high quality leadership, support, mentoring, and coaching to Area Managers and Authorised Officers within the regional team.Supervise Area Managers to support Authorised Officers in the Southern Metropolitan and Gippsland Area teams.Contribute to and implement strategic work across the region.Lead and engage with key early childhood education and care services and stakeholders to achieve regulatory outcomes.Lead and engage with departmental regional colleagues to support early childhood reform platforms and emergency management.AttributesTo be successful in this role, you will have:
Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.High level organisational skills.Highly developed critical thinking and problem solving skills.Highly developed interpersonal skills.Strong written and verbal communications.Demonstrated ability to manage organisational risk.Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and implement strategic priorities.Demonstrated specialist knowledge in early childhood education and care and/or social regulation.Qualifications and ExperienceDesirable: Relevant qualifications and/or experience in early childhood education, regulation, or other applicable studies and experience.
Essential: Successful applicants will be required to hold a valid Victorian Working with Children's Check and Victorian driver's licence.
Further InformationApplicants 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. The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Greg Norton, Executive Director, Quality Assessment and Regulation Division via (03) 7022 0590 or ******.
Applications close 11:59pm on October 06 2024.
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Department of Education job application system.
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