About us:

Our vision is to create Queensland's future through early childhood, education and the arts. Our purpose is to deliver a quality early childhood sector, a high performing education system and support a vibrant arts and cultural sector for Queensland. We are committed to building Brighter Futures by delivering excellence in every state school, for every student.

We work together with Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples to close the gap. Our objectives are to ensure every child starts robust; every student achieves and realises their full potential, and vibrant arts and culture thrive across the state; We aim to develop capable, confident people supported by responsive systems that deliver better outcomes.

Your opportunity:

As the Senior Regulatory Officer you will apply relevant early childhood education and care (ECEC) legislation, standards, policies and guidelines fairly and consistently when undertaking regulatory functions within the context of the Regulating for Quality policy, develop and maintain positive relationships with ECEC providers and services, government agencies and other stakeholders to achieve regulatory objectives.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Undertaking regulatory activities and making recommendations that support the Regulatory Authority to undertake its functions under the legislation and in accordance with the principles of good administrative decision making.
- Providing recommendations that are informed by data, analysis of evidence and accurate interpretation of the legislation.




- Identifying and responding to risk in the ECEC sector through application of risk-based decision making in accordance with the legislation, exercising powers, gathering evidence and escalating matters accordingly.
- Implementing operational policy initiatives drawing on feedback, evaluation and data analysis to improve regulatory process and practice.
- Contributing to the implementation of effective record keeping practices, data quality assurance and modelling appropriate use of regulatory systems.
- Providing quality advice and managing expectations of internal and external stakeholders including ECEC providers and services as well as the general public on different regulatory activities.
- Preparing accurate, well-written communication on range of matters relating to ECEC regulation including correspondence, reports, briefs, regulatory decisions and recommendations.

Interested? To Apply:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in the attached role description

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.

Contact Name: Michelle Chalmers, Position (07) 3034 4390 3034 4390)

Closing Date: Tuesday, 02 September 2026

📌 Senior Regulatory Officer - Early Childhood Regional Operations (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 Brisbane