Manager, Regulation - Early Childhood Regulatory Authority

Description:

Are you interested in using your expertise to lead effective governance and quality improvement initiatives that ensure Queensland’s Early Childhood Regulatory Authority continues to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of Queensland children attending early childhood services?
The Early Childhood Regulatory Authority is looking for an experienced Manager to join the Standards team in a part-time, job-share role to manage our governance structures and lead innovative quality improvement programs for the early childhood sector. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working in a team, and has a strong commitment to supporting the development and delivery of high-impact programs that drive positive change. This position is being offered in a temporary part-time capacity (0.5FTE), 36.25 hours per fortnight.
About The Department Of Education
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
For more information about the department, please visit our website
Your Role
As the Manager, Regulation you will:
Provide leadership to a team undertaking complex functions of the Early Childhood Regulatory Authority and promote the consistent implementation of early childhood education and care (ECEC) legislation, guided by the Regulating for Quality policy .Manage strategies to improve quality in process and practice to support the effective regulation of the ECEC sector and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve regulatory outcomes.
The Manager, Regulation reports to the Director, Standards, Early Childhood Regulatory Authority
Responsibilities Include
Managing the implementation of consistent, transparent and robust regulatory practice in accordance with the principles of good administrative decision making and the ECEC legislation.Making complex decisions and providing advice to senior management on regulatory issues while considering the legal and policy implications.Overseeing recommendations and decisions as well as providing high quality guidance and training to the team to ensure quality, defensibility and consistency.Guiding individuals and the team in the application of risk-based regulatory frameworks, identifying and rectifying issues and gaps in guidance and tools.Anticipating risk, responding to issues and trends through data analysis to develop innovative solutions and drive operational planning, resource allocation and scheduling.Identifying opportunities to collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders and maintaining existing networks within the ECEC sector.Negotiating successful outcomes through co-design and managing relationships in resolving conflict of escalated cases to ensure effective application of the ECEC legislation.Leading and managing operational policy strategies to promote continuous quality improvement in regulatory process and practice, ensuring alignment with the department's strategic direction.Providing high level documentation, including briefs, correspondence, and reports to support regulatory and executive decision making.Supervising and developing staff in line with contemporary human resource practices and policies and in accordance with s40(2) & (3) of the Queensland Public Sector Act 2022.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How To Apply
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) a claim to the role of no more than two pages, addressing your suitability to this unique Manager role within the Early Childhood Regulatory Authority
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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Occupational group Management