Lead the regulation of Queensland's Child Safe Organisations system and help shape a safer future for children and young people.

The Queensland Family and Child Commission (the Commissions) is seeking an accomplished executive to lead the Child Safe Organisations division and oversee the regulation of Queensland's Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme.

Reporting to the Principal Commissioner, you will provide strategic leadership across a complex regulatory environment, driving evidence-based decision-making, regulatory excellence and system-wide safeguarding outcomes.

This is a rare opportunity to influence public policy, strengthen child protection across Queensland and contribute to the establishment of the future Queensland Protection Commission.

Job details

The Commission is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people across Queensland. Through leadership, advocacy and oversight, the Commission works to influence meaningful change that strengthens safeguarding systems and improves outcomes for children, families and communities.

An exceptional opportunity exists for an Executive Director, Child Safe Organisations to lead the regulation of Queensland's Child Safe Organisation system. Reporting to the Principal Commissioner, you will provide strategic and operational leadership of the regulation of the Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme established under the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024. Leading a high-performing division, you will oversee regulatory operations, investigations, compliance, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement while ensuring regulatory decisions are fair, evidence-based and aligned with legislative requirements.

This role also presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the establishment of the proposed Queensland Protection Commission, helping shape the future of child safeguarding in Queensland.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the regulation of Queensland's Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme to strengthen safeguarding outcomes across the state
• Provide strategic leadership of a large-scale, risk-based regulatory function, ensuring consistent and evidence-based regulatory decision-making
• Drive regulatory compliance, investigations, assessments and statutory decision-making in accordance with legislative requirements
• Build strong partnerships across government, regulators, community organisations and sector leaders to improve child safety outcomes
• Lead organisational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance regulatory effectiveness and service delivery
• Provide expert strategic advice to the Principal Commissioner, Executive Leadership Board and Government on emerging regulatory issues and system performance
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture focused on innovation, collaboration and continuous learning
• Ensure effective governance, financial stewardship, workforce leadership and compliance with work health and safety obligations.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Significant executive leadership experience leading complex regulatory, compliance or organisational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence system-wide reform and deliver strategic organisational outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills across government, regulators and diverse sectors.
• Extensive experience providing high-level strategic advice to senior executives, Ministers or regulatory bodies.
• Strong commercial, governance and organisational leadership capability, supported by sound judgement and decision-making.
• A proven ability to lead high-performing teams while fostering an inclusive, culturally safe and collaborative workplace.

• How to apply

  • To enable us to assess your merit, your application should include:
  • Your current resume, including the names and contact details of two (2) referees with a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance over the last two (2) years. One of the referees should be your current or immediate past supervisor.
  • A brief claim to the role of no more than two pages outlining your skills, experience and achievements against the competencies, role responsibilities and specific experience and skills sought.
• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

Please note: If you click “Apply online” below, you will be automatically redirected to the Kingston Human Capital website to complete your application.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• QFCC Role Information Pack (PDF, 2.88MB)
  Application Kit
  
  QFCC696157 (SES2 H) Executive Director, Child Safe Organisations (41791) - RD (PDF, 314KB)
  Role Description