Job Description
Senior Regulatory Officer
The Early Childhood Regulatory Authority is seeking experienced regulators or professionals with a strong background in the early childhood sector and proven leadership skills.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about early childhood education, understand the critical role of a regulator, and consistently achieve outstanding results.
About The Department Of Education
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
As a Senior Regulatory Officer, you will be responsible for applying early childhood education and care (ECEC) legislation, standards, policies, and guidelines in a fair and consistent manner while performing complex regulatory functions within the framework of the Regulating for Quality policy.
You will also play a key role in developing and maintaining positive relationships with ECEC providers, services, and other agencies to achieve regulatory objectives effectively.
Responsibilities Include
Undertaking regulatory activities and making recommendations that support the Regulatory Authority to undertake its functions under the legislation and in accordance with the principles of good administrative decision making.
Providing recommendations that are informed by data, analysis of evidence and accurate interpretation of the legislation.
Conduct assessment and rating of education and care services across Queensland.
Providing quality advice and managing expectations of internal and external stakeholders including ECEC providers and services as well as the general public on different regulatory activities.
Identifying and responding to risk in the ECEC sector through application of risk-based decision making in accordance with the legislation, exercising powers, gathering evidence and escalating matters accordingly.
Implementing operational policy initiatives drawing on feedback, evaluation and data analysis to improve regulatory process and practice.
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.
Mandatory Requirements
Authorisation under section 1+5 – Authorisation of authorised officers of the Education and Care Services National Law (Queensland) is a requirement of this role.
In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 a person is prohibited from working in regulated child-related employment unless the person holds a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Travel to rural and remote areas of Far North Queensland region is mandatory.
The Early Childhood Regulatory Authority is seeking experienced regulators or professionals with a strong background in the early childhood sector and proven leadership skills.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about early childhood education, understand the critical role of a regulator, and consistently achieve outstanding results.
About The Department Of Education
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
As a Senior Regulatory Officer, you will be responsible for applying early childhood education and care (ECEC) legislation, standards, policies, and guidelines in a fair and consistent manner while performing complex regulatory functions within the framework of the Regulating for Quality policy.
You will also play a key role in developing and maintaining positive relationships with ECEC providers, services, and other agencies to achieve regulatory objectives effectively.
Responsibilities Include
Undertaking regulatory activities and making recommendations that support the Regulatory Authority to undertake its functions under the legislation and in accordance with the principles of good administrative decision making.
Providing recommendations that are informed by data, analysis of evidence and accurate interpretation of the legislation.
Conduct assessment and rating of education and care services across Queensland.
Providing quality advice and managing expectations of internal and external stakeholders including ECEC providers and services as well as the general public on different regulatory activities.
Identifying and responding to risk in the ECEC sector through application of risk-based decision making in accordance with the legislation, exercising powers, gathering evidence and escalating matters accordingly.
Implementing operational policy initiatives drawing on feedback, evaluation and data analysis to improve regulatory process and practice.
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.
Mandatory Requirements
Authorisation under section 1+5 – Authorisation of authorised officers of the Education and Care Services National Law (Queensland) is a requirement of this role.
In accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 a person is prohibited from working in regulated child-related employment unless the person holds a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Travel to rural and remote areas of Far North Queensland region is mandatory.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Regulatory Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Cairns City 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 Government Job Alert is a plus.
