As a Manager, Compliance, you will lead a dedicated team of investigators tackling complex cases of non-compliance in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across Queensland.
Your leadership will help create safer, higher-quality environments for children.
We’re seeking a skilled, energetic regulatory leader with proven experience managing investigations. You’ll navigate complex regulatory matters, build trust with ECEC providers, and collaborate with other government agencies to deliver meaningful outcomes. Within the Early Childhood Regulatory Authority’s Regulating for Quality framework, you’ll apply risk-based approaches to drive compliance, improve practice, and strengthen public confidence.
This is your opportunity to combine investigative expertise with purpose-driven leadership, shaping a sector where every child can thrive.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity,  offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the Role

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the implementation of consistent, transparent and robust regulatory practice in accordance with the principles of good administrative decision making and the ECEC legislation.
• Making complex decisions and providing advice to senior management on regulatory issues while considering the legal and policy implications.
• Overseeing recommendations and decisions as well as providing high quality guidance and training to the team to ensure quality, defensibility and consistency.
• Guiding individuals and the team in the application of risk-based regulatory frameworks, identifying and rectifying issues and gaps in guidance and tools.
• Anticipating risk, responding to issues and trends through data analysis to develop innovative solutions and drive operational planning, resource allocation and scheduling.
• Identifying opportunities to collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders and maintaining existing networks within the ECEC sector.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

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.

Further information

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

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• CO654196_25P Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants