Senior Regulatory Officer to Early Childhood Regional Operations (Talent Pool)

Queensland Department of Education

Brisbane QLD

Other (Consulting and Strategy)

Government to State (Government and Defence)

Full time

125,488 to 134,019 per annum

Early Childhood Studies

Childhood Education

Investigation

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

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:

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.

Closing Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Contact Name: Michelle CHALMERS, Director 0730344390 Email your name, email address, phone number and session you would like to attend TO: ECROrecruitment@qed.qld.gov.au