About this job
About the Department:
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 National Quality Framework.
About the Role:
As the Regulatory Officer you will have the opportunity to 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.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
- Performing activities associated with assessing applications, quality assessment and compliance in accordance with the legislation and principles of good administrative decision making to support the regulatory authority to undertake its functions, escalating as required.
- Assessing incoming regulatory information such as notifications and complaints from ECEC providers and services, other government agencies as well as the general public, in accordance with the ECEC legislation.
- Identifying risks and issues, accurately interpreting legislation, exercising powers, gathering evidence and making recommendations to support delegated decision-makers.
- Maintaining the integrity, confidentiality and accuracy of official records, information, correspondence and data in accordance with the legislation and departmental protocols.
- Capturing accurate and timely data using regulatory systems and identifying issues to improve data quality and process efficiency.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply:
- Attach a brief resume (maximum three pages) including contact details for 2 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 individual contributor competences 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.
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.
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