About this job
About the Department:
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About your Role:
Applications are invited for TWO (2) Temporary Full-Time Senior Regulatory Officers (AO6), Accreditation Team within the Non-State School Accreditation Board (NSSAB) Secretariat, Registration Services.
Successful applicants will contribute to the provision of authoritative recommendations, advice and information to NSSAB, the Director-General and the Minister on educational, accreditation and eligibility for government funding matters.
Responsibilities include:
- Undertaking regulatory activities and making recommendations that support the unit to undertake its functions under the legislation and in accordance with the principles of good administrative decision making.
- Providing recommendations that are informed by data, analysis of evidence and accurate interpretation of the legislation and correspond with stakeholders on decisions and outcomes.
- Identifying and responding to risk in the sector through application of risk-based decision making in accordance with the legislation, exercising powers, gathering evidence and escalating matters accordingly.
- Contributing to the implementation of effective record keeping practices, data quality assurance and modelling appropriate use of regulatory systems. Implementing operational policy initiatives drawing on feedback, evaluation and data analysis to improve regulatory process and practice to ensure the department and Director-General and the Non-State Schools Accreditation Board effectively meet obligations under relevant legislation.
- Providing quality advice and managing expectations of internal and external stakeholders including parents, governing bodies of non-state schools, sector representative bodies, as well as the general public on different regulatory activities.
- Preparing accurate, well-written communication on range of matters relating to regulation including correspondence, reports, briefs, regulatory decisions and recommendations.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
About You:
As the Senior Regulatory Officer you will:
- Be highly organised, be able to navigate complex issues and have highly developed conceptual, analytical and communication skills;
- Have the ability to interpret and apply legislation and policy in a regulatory environment, including the ability to analyse complex matters, make sound judgments and recommendations regarding appropriate course of action; and
- Manage a high volume of work, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
Previous regulatory experience will be highly regarded.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
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.
ations 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.