Principal Regulatory Officer, Investigations - North Coast, …, Sunshine Coast

You will ensure early childhood education and care (ECEC) services meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance: leading complex investigations, guiding regulatory decisions and providing expert advice that directly impacts the wellbeing of children. We seek an experienced investigator with high-level skills to undertake sensitive and protracted investigations relating to allegations of non-compliance with legislative provisions. You will possess experience preparing detailed investigation reports and/or briefs of evidence and be adept at providing support, guidance, mentoring and capability building to team members relating to investigative best practice. You will be expected to develop a broad understanding of the regulatory framework for ECEC, as well as confidence with the regulatory tools available within the Regulatory Authority’s contemporary risk-based approach. 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:
- Undertake complex regulatory activities, making recommendations and decisions that support the Regulatory Authority to undertake its functions under the legislation and in accordance with the principles of positive administrative decision making.
- Lead, support and guide high-level, sensitive and/or protracted investigations relating to alleged breaches of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
- Model strong investigative skills to build capability of team members regarding investigations.
- Apply effective record keeping practices and using regulatory systems to capture accurate and timely data, and regularly monitoring and reviewing data quality.
- Provide expert advice that is consistent, accurate and timely to support the Regulatory Authority leadership team and external stakeholders including regulated ECEC providers and services, the general public and other agencies.
- Contribute to the provision of high-level documentation, including briefs of evidence, correspondence, and reports to support regulatory and executive decision making.
- Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders including members of the sector. This position services the North Lakes & Maroochydore offices. Mandatory Requirements
- Current Blue Card Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees, one of which should be your current supervisor (referees should understand your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2-page response outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role. Please refer to leadership competencies. 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. Occupational group Administration Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r2dwr