Job Description
APS Level 6
Darwin, NT | Brisbane, QLD| Adelaide, SA | Sydney, NSW | Melbourne, VIC | Canberra, ACT
$101,833 - $111,979
About the Department of Education
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.
The Role
As a Regulatory Officer at the Department of Education, you will monitor and guide services to achieve compliance with Minister’s Rules to support the delivery of high-quality education and care for children attending these services, many of which are in remote and very remote areas and delivering services to children experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage.
You will work closely with other areas of the department, including program teams, and build on the significant work already underway to support and improve the quality and safety of these services. This is an exciting new role where you will have the opportunity to contribute to the establishment of a bespoke regulatory system to support quality and compliance in ECEC services, tailored to services operating under Minister’s Rules.
We are looking for an ongoing APS level 6 Regulatory Officer to join the FAL Quality and Safety Regulation Team.
Please note this role is an Identified position, meaning that part or all of the duties impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or their representatives. You will need to demonstrate your understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for the following:
Monitor and assess services’ compliance with Minister's Rules in various service types, locations and contexts including remote and very remote services
Conduct site monitoring and compliance visits of services to evaluate adherence to Minister’s rules and commitment to quality and safety, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and understanding of First Nations communities.
Provide contextually appropriate guidance and support to services on compliance matters, including those serving vulnerable, disadvantaged and First Nations children.
Investigate complaints and incidents related to non-compliance, considering the specific challenges faced by remote services.
Prepare detailed reports on compliance assessments and investigations, highlighting unique factors affecting remote and First Nations-focused services.
Collaborate with Authorised Officers working in scope of the NQF (where relevant) to ensure consistency in regulatory approaches and share insights on working with the various service types and their operational contexts.
Contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures related to compliance with Minister’s Rules, with a focus on their applicability in various service types, locations and contexts, including First Nations contexts.
Maintain accurate records and documentation of all monitoring and compliance activities.
Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices, best practice regulation, and cultural competence.
Qualifications and Education
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your application in our online recruitment system. You will need to:
Provide a summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
Upload your Resume
Provide contact details for 2 Referees.
The APS work level standards are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level. We encourage you to review these when writing your application.
Eligibility
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.
Security Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
Darwin, NT | Brisbane, QLD| Adelaide, SA | Sydney, NSW | Melbourne, VIC | Canberra, ACT
$101,833 - $111,979
About the Department of Education
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.
The Role
As a Regulatory Officer at the Department of Education, you will monitor and guide services to achieve compliance with Minister’s Rules to support the delivery of high-quality education and care for children attending these services, many of which are in remote and very remote areas and delivering services to children experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage.
You will work closely with other areas of the department, including program teams, and build on the significant work already underway to support and improve the quality and safety of these services. This is an exciting new role where you will have the opportunity to contribute to the establishment of a bespoke regulatory system to support quality and compliance in ECEC services, tailored to services operating under Minister’s Rules.
We are looking for an ongoing APS level 6 Regulatory Officer to join the FAL Quality and Safety Regulation Team.
Please note this role is an Identified position, meaning that part or all of the duties impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or their representatives. You will need to demonstrate your understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for the following:
Monitor and assess services’ compliance with Minister's Rules in various service types, locations and contexts including remote and very remote services
Conduct site monitoring and compliance visits of services to evaluate adherence to Minister’s rules and commitment to quality and safety, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and understanding of First Nations communities.
Provide contextually appropriate guidance and support to services on compliance matters, including those serving vulnerable, disadvantaged and First Nations children.
Investigate complaints and incidents related to non-compliance, considering the specific challenges faced by remote services.
Prepare detailed reports on compliance assessments and investigations, highlighting unique factors affecting remote and First Nations-focused services.
Collaborate with Authorised Officers working in scope of the NQF (where relevant) to ensure consistency in regulatory approaches and share insights on working with the various service types and their operational contexts.
Contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures related to compliance with Minister’s Rules, with a focus on their applicability in various service types, locations and contexts, including First Nations contexts.
Maintain accurate records and documentation of all monitoring and compliance activities.
Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices, best practice regulation, and cultural competence.
Qualifications and Education
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your application in our online recruitment system. You will need to:
Provide a summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
Upload your Resume
Provide contact details for 2 Referees.
The APS work level standards are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level. We encourage you to review these when writing your application.
Eligibility
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.
Security Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Regulatory Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Remote Jobs sector. This role in Darwin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Remote Jobs is a plus.