Executive Director, Child Safe Organisations

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.

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The Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) was established on 1 July 2014 as a result of the Queensland Government's response to the Queensland Child Protection Commission of Inquiry (Carmody Inquiry) – Taking Responsibility: A Roadmap for Queensland Child Protection 2013.

Our vision:

We work collaboratively to influence change so Queensland is a protected place where children, young people and their families thrive in supportive communities.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

The Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) was established on 1 July 2014 as a result of the Queensland Government's response to the Queensland Child Protection Commission of Inquiry (Carmody Inquiry) – Taking Responsibility: A Roadmap for Queensland Child Protection 2013.

Our vision:

We work collaboratively to influence change so Queensland is a safe place where children, young people and their families thrive in supportive communities.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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🏢 Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC)
📍 Queensland