Do you have experience as a regulator or have strong experience in the early childhood sector? Are you interested in ensuring that children are able to access early childhood education and care services that focus on providing quality programs which prioritise the health, safety and wellbeing of children?

The Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (ECRA) is recruiting a Talent Pool of Regulatory Officers to fill current and future permanent and temporary vacancies across the 8 regions in Queensland over the next 12 months. ECRA has conducted Talent Pool recruitment for Regulatory Officer's previously and successful applicants remain current in the pool until they are offered a permanent position or 12 months has lapsed.

Successful applicants from all 2024 talent pool processes should reapply now to be considered for positions in ECRA.

Job details

About the Department of Education

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 which is responsible for regulating early childhood education and care services.

Your Role

• 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 Regional Offices, Central Office Teams and ECEC providers and services to achieve regulatory outcomes.
• The Regulatory Officer reports to the Manager, Regulation, in each Regional Office, Early Childhood Regulatory Authority, Early Childhood, Regulation & Communication Division.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to attend an information session prior to submitting your application. Information will be provided about the role of the Regulatory Officer ECRA; how the Talent Pool works; how to apply for the position and have your questions answered.

Information sessions will be run via Microsoft Teams at the following times:

• 5.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2025
• 5.30pm Thursday 18 September 2025.

If you would like to attend a session, please email your name, email address, phone number and session you would like to attend to ECRegional.Operations@qed.qld.gov.au. You will be provided with a Teams link by return email prior to your selected session.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.  This may be carried out through monitoring, investigations and assessment of applications and notifications, as required.
• Conduct assessment and rating of education and care services across Queensland.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Regional Offices, and ECEC providers and services to achieve regulatory outcomes.

About You

The successful applicant will have the following qualities:

• Experience as a regulator or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of regulating the ECEC sector;
• Experience in conducting assessment and rating or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and complete training in conducting assessment and rating;
• Ability to analyse evidence and create analysis;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to prioritise and complete projects and tasks efficiently;
• Decision-making skills;
• Ability to manage risk and prioritise the work; and
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of different stakeholders.

Instructions to apply:

• Attach a maximum 2-page resume (11 font only) listing two referees, one of whom is your current supervisor
• Completion of the questionnaire outlining which of the regional offices across the state you are committed to work from
• Please submit a maximum 2-page response to the following questions:

1. The Department of Education takes a risk-based approach to regulating early childhood education and care services, as explained in Regulating for Quality. Please explain your understanding of regulatory activities as outlined in this document.
2. Can you outline how you have prepared for this application and for the role as a Regulatory Officer?  Why are you drawn to this role?
3. How have you used your interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, resolving a complex issue?

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CO658212_25P Role Description (PDF, 161KB)
  Role Description