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. The department supports a culture of leadership, learning and renewal in all workplaces with opportunities for career development and advancement.
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, driving the delivery of high-quality services and ensuring the safety, health and wellbeing of Victorian children attending those services.
QARD regulates approximately 4,900 services including family day care, outside school hours care, long day care and kindergarten services, as required by the Education and Care Services National Law (National Law). QARD is also 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 services against the National Quality Standard (NQS) for Early Childhood Education and Care.Supporting legislative policy development.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. This large regional team comprises Area Managers, authorised officers and support staff who assess and rate services against the NQS, conduct inspections to monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, and investigate alleged non-compliances.
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 and collaborate with colleagues across the state.Lead and engage with key early childhood education and care services and stakeholders to achieve regulatory outcomes.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 and a proven ability to manage systems, processes and resources.Highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.Strong written and verbal communications skills.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.
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 - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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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