Senior Policy Advisor - Regulatory Reform for Child Safety

Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority in Melbourne seeks a Senior Policy Advisor to lead strategic policy development and advise on regulatory matters, supporting reform initiatives across Victoria’s early childhood education and care landscape.

The role emphasizes strong research, analytical skills and cross‑agency collaboration to improve safety, governance and child welfare under National Law changes.

Qualifications

• Essential: Working with Children Check and a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Desirable: Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline and experience leading policy development.
• Desirable: Experience in regulatory environment reform and complex project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects and advise on intergovernmental regulatory policy.
• Develop policies and provide advice on governance and National Law changes.
• Collaborate across the organisation to support regulatory reform initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory environment

Strategic thinking

Policy development

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline

Job description

Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority in Melbourne seeks a Senior Policy Advisor to lead strategic policy development and advise on regulatory matters, supporting reform initiatives across Victoria’s early childhood education and care landscape.

The role emphasizes strong research, analytical skills and cross‑agency collaboration to improve safety, governance and child welfare under National Law changes.