AddressDo you have extensive high level investigation skills and experience, and are able to undertake complex and/or protracted investigations relating to allegations of non-compliance with legislative provisions?
Are you experienced in the preparation of detailed investigation reports and/or briefs of evidence relating to those investigations?
Are you adept at providing support, guidance and mentoring to team members relating to investigative best practise?
If so, we are seeking a Principal Regulatory Officer to join our team in the Brisbane CBD, Metro North Region, Early Childhood Regulatory Authority.
About the Department of Education:
The Department of Education (DoE) 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 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.
For more information about the Early Childhood Regulatory Authority, please visit our website at https://earlychildhood.qld.gov.au/regulation/regulating-early-childhood-education-and-care/early-childhood-regulatory-authority
Your Role:
As the Principal Regulatory Officer you will:
- 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 ECEC providers and services to achieve regulatory outcomes.
- The Principal Regulatory Officer reports to the Manager, Regulation, Metro North Region.
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.
- Utilising extensive high level investigation skills and experience, undertake complex investigations relating to alleged breaches of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
- Identifying and understanding risk, compliance and quality trends through analysing and monitoring data captured from a range of sources and regulatory systems.
- Applying effective record keeping practices and using regulatory systems to capture accurate and timely data, and regularly monitoring and reviewing data quality.
- 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.
About You:
The successful applicant will have the following qualities:
- Experience as a regulator, including consistent operation at key standards guided by understanding of legislation and policy frameworks.
- Proven ability to develop team objectives and achieve results.
- Commitment to continuous improvement through analysis of data, skills in leading change and developing innovative solutions.
- Develops self and others through a strengths based approach.
Mandatory requirements: Current Blue Card
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume (Maximum 2 pages - 11 font), include contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a maximum 2-page response outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role. Please use the ‘Competencies - How you may be assessed' section of the role description as a guide and refer to outlined leadership competencies.
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.
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. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
