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Senior Regulatory Officer - Early Childhood Regional Operations (Talent Pool)
Early Childhood Regional Operations Branch, Early Childhood, Regulation & Communication Division
Do you have experience as a regulator or 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 the health, safety and wellbeing of children and providing quality programs for children?
The Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (ECRA) is recruiting for a Talent Pool for Regulatory Officers to fill current and future temporary and permanent vacancies within the next 12 months, across the 8 regions in Queensland.
The Early Childhood Regulatory Authority is looking for regulators with strong leadership skills who have a passion for early childhood, understand the role of the regulator and who always achieve results.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North,Brisbane - South,Brisbane - East,Brisbane - West,Cairns region,Central West Qld,Darling Downs - Maranoa,Far North Qld,Flexible,Gold Coast,Ipswich region,Logan - Beaudesert,Mackay region,Moreton Bay - North,Moreton Bay - South,North West Qld,Rockhampton region,South West Qld,Sunshine Coast,Toowoomba region,Townsville region,Wide Bay,Other - Outside Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CO705893/26P |
| Closing date | 15-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Michelle CHALMERS |
| Contact details | 07 3034 4390 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Department of Education:
The Department of Education (DoE) supports quality early learning and delivers world class education services. The department also hosts the Early Childhood Regulatory Authority which regulates early childhood education and care services and assesses and rates the quality of services against the National Quality Standard.
Your Role:
- Support the Early Childhood Regulatory Authority by applying early childhood education and care (ECEC) legislation, standards, policies and guidelines to regulate the sector under Regulating for Quality policy.
- Build collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Regional Offices, Central Office Teams and ECEC providers and services to achieve regulatory outcomes.
- The Senior Regulatory Officer reports to the Manager, Regulation, in each Regional Office, Early Childhood Regulatory Authority.
You are encouraged to attend an information session before applying to learn about the role, the Talent Pool process, and the application steps.
Sessions via Microsoft Teams:
- 5:00pm Wednesday 4 November 2026; and
- 5:30pm Tuesday 10 November 2026.
If you would like to attend a session, please email your name, email address, phone number and session you would like to attend TO: ECROrecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au You will be provided with a Teams link by return email prior to your selected session.
Responsibilities:
- Apply (ECEC) legislation, standards, policies and guidelines to regulate the ECEC sector under the Regulating for Quality Including monitoring, investigations and assessment of applications and notifications.
- Conduct assessment and rating of education and care services across Queensland.
- Build collaborative working relationships with stakeholders including Regional Offices, and ECEC providers to achieve regulatory outcomes.
- Undertake other duties as directed.
About You:
The successful applicant will have the following qualities:
- Regulatory experience or ability to quickly learn ECEC regulation.
- Experience in assessment and rating, or the ability to complete required training
- Strong understanding of quality early childhood practice
- Strong analytical, communication, decision-making and organisational skills
- Ability to manage risk, prioritise tasks, and work collaboratively with stakeholders
- Passion for early childhood, with a focus on children's health, safety and wellbeing
Instructions to apply:
- Attach a brief (max. 2-page 11 font) resume including contact details for 2 referees (refereees should have an understanding of your relevant work history);
- Provide a maximum 2-page written response addressing:
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- Your understanding of the risk-based approach, Regulating for Quality and examples of your risk identification and management.
- Your ability to make evidence-based decisions.
- Outline how you have prepared for this application and for the role as a Senior Regulatory Officer? Why are you drawn to this role?
- Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description as well as Blue Card and valid Drivers Licence.
- Complete the questionnaire indicating which regional office you can work from. (The questionnaire will open after you have clicked apply and entered your personal details).
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.
Contact Name: Michelle CHALMERS, Director (07) 3034 4390
Closing Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
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.
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CO705893_26P - Role Description (PDF, 297KB)
Role Description
Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
Information Package for Applicants
