Senior Regulatory Officer - Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (Talent Pool) Education (Organisation site ( ) )
Early Childhood and State Schools Division
Do you have experience as a regulator or strong experience in the early childhood sector? Are you interested in ensuring that children are able to access early childhood education and care services that focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of children and providing quality programs for children? The Early Childhood Regulatory Authority is looking for regulators with strong leadership who have a passion for early childhood, understand the role of the regulator, and who always achieve results.
Job details Position status: Permanent
Position type: Flexible full-time
Occupational group: Administration
Classification: AO6
Workplace Location: Brisbane Inner City, Brisbane - North, Brisbane - South, Brisbane - East, Brisbane - West, Cairns region, Central West Qld, Darling Downs - Maranoa, Far North Qld, Flexible, 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
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.
The Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (ECRA) is recruiting for a Talent Pool for Senior Regulatory Officers to fill current and future temporary and permanent vacancies within the next 12 months, across the 8 regions in Queensland.
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. Your Role Responsibilities include:
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. 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. Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
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; Ability to manage risk and prioritise the work; and Ability to work collaboratively with a range of different stakeholders. Interested? To Apply: Attach a no more than 2-page resume (11 font only) listing two referees, one of whom is your current supervisor. Please submit a maximum 2-page (only) response to the following: The Department of Education takes a risk-based approach to regulating early childhood education and care services, as explained in Regulating for Quality. Please provide your understanding and examples of your work as they relate to risk identification and management. Explain your ability to make good decisions based on evidence. Explain how you will establish high personal standards and expectations, if you were successful in the role. Respond to the questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details). 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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
CO593675_24P Role Description (PDF, 258KB) Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB) #J-18808-Ljbffr
