Senior Regulatory Officer - Licensing

job
recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/CO675540/26T

Closing date January 27, 2026

Location Brisbane Inner City

Contact
07 3328 6780

About this job

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.

ECRA in the department is responsible for regulating Queensland's ECEC sector. The Licensing team within ECRA is responsible for approving ECEC providers and services in Queensland, primarily under the National Quality Framework (NQF).

About the role:

• High quality early childhood education and care begins with safe, well-governed and properly approved providers and services. As a Senior Regulatory Officer in the Licensing team, your work directly contributes to upholding robust licensing and approval standards, which support approved providers and services entering the sector as capable, compliant and committed to delivering quality experiences for children and families.
• Be part of a team that supports ECRA by consistently and fairly applying relevant ECEC legislation, standards, policies and guidelines in the regulation of the ECEC sector within the context of the Regulating for Quality.

Responsibilities include:

• Review and assess applications for provider and service approvals, including associated documentation, risk assessments and compliance history.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive recommendations and regulatory decision documents in line with legislation, policy and organisational standards.
• Provide guidance and support to regional colleagues through regional enquiries and regulatory processes.
• Collaborate with service providers and stakeholders to build understanding of approval requirements and quality expectations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancements, quality assurance and team capability building.

Instructions to apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• A two-page statement (maximum two pages with standard margins, size 11 font) demonstrating your competency for the role - based on the Role Description.

Mandatory requirements:

• Current Drivers Licence
• Criminal History Check
• Working with Children - Blue Card

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.

Application Downloads

Applicant Information Package.pdf

CO675540_26T - Role Description.pdf