Regulatory Officer - Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (Talent Pool)
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The Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (ECRA) is recruiting a Talent Pool of Regulatory Officers to fill current and future vacancies across the 8 regions in Queensland over the next 12 months. ECRA has conducted Talent Pool recruitment for Regulatory Officers previously and successful applicants remain current in the pool until they are offered a permanent position or 12 months has lapsed.
Successful applicants from all 2024 talent pool processes should reapply now to be considered for positions in ECRA.
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
* 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.
* The Regulatory Officer reports to the Manager, Regulation, in each Regional Office, Early Childhood Regulatory Authority, Early Childhood, Regulation & Communication Division.
Information Sessions
Information sessions will be run via Microsoft Teams at the following times. If you would like to attend, please email your name, email address, phone number and session you would like to attend to You will be provided with a Teams link by return email prior to your selected session.
* 5.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2025
* 5.30pm Thursday 18 September 2025
Responsibilities Include
* Consistently and fairly applying relevant ECEC legislation, standards, policies and guidelines in the regulation of the ECEC sector, within the context of the Regulating for Quality policy, including monitoring, investigations and assessment of applications and notifications as required.
* Conduct assessment and rating of education and care services across Queensland.
* Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Regional Offices, and ECEC providers and services to achieve regulatory outcomes.
Your Profile (About You)
* 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
* Ability to work collaboratively with a range of different stakeholders
Instructions To Apply
* Attach a maximum 2-page resume (11 font only) listing two referees, one of whom is your current supervisor
* Completion of the questionnaire outlining which of the regional offices across the state you are committed to work from
* Please submit a maximum 2-page response to the following questions:
o The Department of Education takes a risk-based approach to regulating early childhood education and care services, as explained in Regulating for Quality. Please explain your understanding of regulatory activities as outlined in this document.
o Can you outline how you have prepared for this application and for the role as a Regulatory Officer? Why are you drawn to this role?
o How have you used your interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, resolving a complex issue?
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Occupational group: Administration
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Temporary
Job function: Legal
Industries: Government Administration
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