At a Glance
- Tasks: Support child safety through regulatory and compliance activities in early childhood education.
- Company: Join VECRA, a leader in early childhood regulatory authority.
- Benefits: Comprehensive training, meaningful work, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and impact in the community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Join VECRA to support child safety through regulatory and compliance activities across early childhood education and care services. With comprehensive training and support, bring your administrative, communication and problem-solving skills to meaningful work.
About the Branch
Located across the four VECRA regions and the central office, the Operations Branch manages and supports regional teams to deliver VECRA's core regulatory work. The regional teams comprise authorised officers, compliance officers and support staff who assess and rate National Quality Framework (NQF) services against the National Quality Standard (NQS), conduct inspections to monitor compliance with the National Law, Children's Services Act and Child Safe Standards, as well as investigating alleged non‑compliances.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated individual with strong attention to detail and a passion for meaningful work to support area-based teams within VECRA. Supported by a comprehensive training program, the Operations Manager and other senior colleagues, the successful candidate will undertake a range of administrative, regulatory and compliance activities, including:
- providing administrative support to the area or region, assisting with report writing, and undertaking other administrative and regulatory activities as required by the Operations or Regional Manager
- conducting compliance service visits across a range of education and care settings, including outside school hours care, occasional care services, long day care and kindergarten programs, to assess compliance against the National Law and associated Regulations (or the Victorian Law and Regulations where relevant)
- supporting senior and experienced authorised officers to undertake regulatory visits, as directed
- assessing complaints and incident notifications received from a range of stakeholders, including parents, community members, educators, approved providers and services, and applying a systematic and consistent approach to the management and triage of notifications
- preparing compliance documentation, including correspondence, observation notes, compliance reports and records relating to notable incidents identified during compliance service visits
- attending and actively participating in team meetings
- communicating effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to share information and support regulatory activities
- ensuring the quality and accuracy of data through timely input and maintenance within the National Quality Agenda IT System
Attributes
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- strong planning and organising skills, including the ability to use systems and processes to manage work priorities and meet timelines
- strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, including experience with data entry and management, and an ability to identify and implement process improvements
- sound judgement and an ability to make decisions on low‑risk matters
- strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including ECEC services and families
- the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and professionally both verbally and in writing
Gmp Quality Leader & Regulatory Compliance Expert in Melbourne employer: PharmSky Research
Joining VECRA as a Gmp Quality Leader & Regulatory Compliance Expert means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing child safety in early childhood education. With a strong emphasis on professional development, comprehensive training, and a collaborative work culture, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of a supportive environment. Located in Victoria, this role offers unique opportunities to engage with diverse stakeholders and contribute to vital regulatory activities that shape the future of early childhood services.
