About this job
About the Role:
As the Senior Regulatory Officer you will:
- Apply relevant legislation (Education General Provision Act 2006, Education Accreditation of Non-State Schools Act 2017, Education Accreditation of Non-State Schools Regulation 2017) and may also include Education (Overseas Students) Act 2018, Education (Overseas Students) Regulation 2018, Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (Cth), National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 (Cth), standards, policies and guidelines fairly and consistently when undertaking regulatory functions.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with Home Education Unit, Non-State School Accreditation Board Secretariat and International Quality Schools Units, parents, governing bodies of non-state schools, sector representative bodies, government agencies and other stakeholders to achieve regulatory objectives.
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.
Our ideal candidate will possess these attributes:
- 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.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements 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.
ust 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.