Are you a detail-oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for fairness and quality impact? Do you thrive in regulatory or similar environments and take pride in crafting clear, evidence-based decisions that make a difference?

We’re seeking a dynamic professional to join our team in a role that blends regulatory rigour with quality improvement.

If you’re ready to elevate outcomes for children and services across the early childhood education and care landscape, we want to hear from you!

Job details

About the Department 

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 Early Childhood Regulatory Authority

The Queensland Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (ECRA) is responsible for regulating the early childhood education and care sector. ECRA supports approved providers of education and care services to meet their legal responsibilities by providing information and advice, but also takes regulatory action as necessary when requirements are not met.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to work with our partners and stakeholders to deliver meaningful and efficient regulatory processes and guide services' quality improvement.

The skills and experience you bring to this role

As the Senior Regulatory Officer, you will primarily support the monitoring, and assessment and rating functions, including internal reviews of assessment and rating decisions. The ideal candidate will have experience:

• Drafting high-quality reasons for decisions that are fair, transparent, and grounded in evidence
• Developing and refining business processes that promote consistent regulatory practice and drive continuous quality improvement across the regulator and the sector
• Applying strong analytical and evaluative skills, with a keen eye for detail, consistency, and regulatory integrity
• Preparing accurate, well-written communication on range of matters relating to regulation including correspondence, reports, briefs, regulatory decisions and recommendations
• Demonstrating initiative and a solutions-focused mindset in response to evolving challenges.
• Adapting swiftly to shifting priorities and deadlines in a dynamic regulatory environment
• Upholding a strong commitment to child safety, inclusive practice, and continuous improvement.
• The Senior Regulatory Officer reports to the Manager, Standards, Early Childhood Regulatory Authority.

Instructions to apply

1. All applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (ECRA) website, in particular the Regulating for quality risk-based framework for an overview of ECRA's role and regulatory approach.
2. Attach a brief resume (no more than 4 pages) that includes your contact details and the names of two referees. One referee should be your current supervisor, and both should be able to speak to your relevant work history and professional capabilities.
3. Attach a statement (maximum two pages, using Arial font size 11 and standard margins) that outlines your suitability for the role. Your statement should include specific examples demonstrating how your skills and experience align with the key responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job advertisement.

To support a well-informed and tailored application, we strongly encourage you to review the assessment and rating content on the ECRA website, the role description, and the monitoring, assessment and rating function outlined in the attached Standards Unit Profile. These resources will offer valuable context and help you develop a deeper understanding of how this position contributes to continuous improvement in early childhood services.

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CO674059_25P - Role Description (PDF, 226KB)
  Role Description
  
  Standards Unit ECRA profile (1) (PDF, 55KB)
  Other