Eoi - Principal Regulatory Officer - Early Childhood Regulatory Authority , Education

Are you an experienced regulator with great administrative decision-making skills? We’re looking for someone with enthusiasm, an eye for detail and an interest in working in a fast-paced licensing environment in the position of Principal Regulatory Officer.
If you have an interest in how we regulate to keep children safe, and would like to contribute to a high performing regulatory team, we’d like to hear from you.
This role is offered on a full-time temporary basis, until 30 June 2024, unless otherwise determined.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/CO546044/24E
Closing date 29-Feb-2024
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Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 30 June 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Neale Frazer
Contact details (07) 3328 6768
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This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the Department of Education:
The Department of Education is committed to giving all children a great start, engaging young people in learning, creating safe and inclusive workplaces and investing in communities for a stronger Queensland. The Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (ECRA) in the department is responsible for regulating Queensland's Early Childhood education and care sector.
The Licensing team within ECRA is responsible for approving Early Childhood education and care providers and services in Queensland, primarily under the .
For more information about working for the ECRA, please visit our website.
Your Role: (optional):
The role is within ECRA's Licensing Team to:

• Apply relevant Early Childhood education and care (ECEC) legislation, standards, policies and guidelines fairly and consistently when undertaking complex regulatory functions within the context of the

. * Establish collaborative relationships with ECEC providers and services and other government agencies to develop and implement strategies to deliver regulatory objectives.
The Principal Regulatory Officer reports to the Manager, Licensing, Early Childhood Regulatory Authority, Early Childhood Branch, Early Childhood and State Schools Division.
Responsibilities include:

• Undertaking complex regulatory activities, making recommendations and decisions that support the Regulatory Authority to undertake its functions under the legislation and in accordance with the principles of good administrative decision making.
• Providing guidance and support to team members to ensure delivery of effective regulatory practice.
• Establishing professional relationships with providers of ECEC services, other stakeholders and government agencies to achieve regulatory objectives.
• Providing expert advice that is consistent, accurate and timely to support the Regulatory Authority leadership team and external stakeholders including regulated ECEC providers and services, the general public and other agencies.
• Contributing to a professional team environment through personal commitment to ethical behaviour, staff wellbeing, skills development, professional growth and continuous improvement.

Instructions to apply:

• Your resume (maximum four pages) and current contact details for two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor).
• A statement (maximum two pages, 11-point font, normal margins) mapping your knowledge, skills and abilities to the six individual contributor competencies in the Role Description, having regard to the responsibilities of the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
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.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants