Senior Regulatory Officer - Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (Talent Pool)

About this job

About the Department of Education:

The Department of Education 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 and also responsible for assessing and rating the quality of Queensland Early Childhood Education and Care services (ECEC) against the National Quality Standard.

Your Role:

• Support the Early Childhood Regulatory Authority by consistently and fairly applying relevant Early Childhood Education and Care services 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

You are encouraged to attend an information session before applying to learn about the role, the Talent Pool process, and the application steps.

Information sessions will be run via Microsoft Teams:

• 5.00pm Tuesday 14 April 2026; and
• 5.30pm Thursday 16 April 2026

Cut off for registration is 5pm the day before the session.

To attend please email your name, email address, phone number and session you would like to attend to ECROrecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au. A Teams link will be sent before your session.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Apply (ECEC) legislation, standards, policies and guidelines to regulate the ECEC sector under the Regulating for Quality  policy.  Including monitoring, investigations and assessment of applications and notifications
• Conduct assessment and rating of education and care services across Queensland
• Build collaborative working relationships with stakeholders including Regional Offices, and ECEC providers to achieve regulatory outcomes
• Undertake other duties as directed

About You

The successful applicant will have the following qualities:

• Regulatory experience or ability to quickly learn ECEC regulation.
• Experience in assessment and rating, or the ability to complete required training
• Strong understanding of quality early childhood practice
• Strong analytical, communication, decision-making and organisational skills
• Ability to manage risk, prioritise tasks, and work collaboratively with stakeholders
• Passion for early childhood, with a focus on children's health, safety and wellbeing

Mandatory Requirements:

• Blue Card
• Driver licence

Instructions to apply:

• Attach a maximum 2-page resume (11 font) with two referees (including your current supervisor) and their email addresses
• As strong written communication is a skill required for this position, please submit a maximum 2-page (only) response to the following:
1. The Early Childhood Regulatory Authority takes a risk-based approach to regulating Early Childhood Education and Care services, as explained in Regulating for Quality (R4Q). Please provide your understanding and examples of your work as they relate to risk identification and management
2. Explain your ability to make good decisions based on evidence
3. Explain how you will establish high personal standards and expectations, if you were successful in the role.
• Responses to the online questionnaire (the questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details)

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.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.