APS 6 Lead Regulatory Officer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job APS 6 Lead Regulatory Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Permanent opportunity
• Ongoing APS 6 Opportunity ($81,033 - $87,733)
• Sydney location

About us

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is the national regulator for Australia’s vocational education and training sector. ASQA’s role is to ensure nationally approved quality standards are met through the application of a risk-focused approach to regulation. ASQA’s regulation ensures that students, employers, governments and the community can have confidence in the quality of Australia’s vocational education and training.

ASQA supports and promotes a strong team culture, a safe, healthy and happy workplace and the sharing of knowledge. ASQA management is committed to a culture of quality management and continual improvement in the performance of its regulatory responsibilities and corporate governance.

The Regulatory Operations team is a multidisciplinary team, which uses a number of regulatory tools to respond to high risk regulatory matters in accordance with the National VET Regulator’s risk management framework.

About the role

The Lead Regulatory Officer will be required to analyse allocated complaints and regulatory matters and make a determination regarding the appropriate regulatory response under the national framework, which may include conducting a regulatory activity.

The Lead Regulatory Officer is responsible for carrying out a range of duties including:

• Determining further information requirements and the appropriate regulatory tool (including audits) to use for the collection of the information or evidence;
• Undertaking analysis of allocated regulatory matters and making recommendations about a providers’ compliance with the Standards;
• Leading and supervising an audit team in undertaking on-site audits;
• Preparing briefs and reports including making recommendations for Commissioners in relation to regulatory matters and working collaboratively with the Enforcement and Investigations team to make a determination as to the appropriate coercive power and/or action in relation to regulatory matters;
• Contributing to the development of educational products which may include delivering training sessions and educating stakeholders in relation to their obligations and the requirements under the Standards;
• Providing guidance and support to other team members and other internal stakeholders
• Contributing to business improvement strategies and initiatives

About you

• A good knowledge of the vocational education and training (VET) sector, the international student sector and the National Skills Framework
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying the legislation, policies and guidelines
• Demonstrated experience in applying risk management audit principles, procedures and techniques
• Using a range of regulatory tools to evaluate information and collect evidence for the purpose of making recommendations about compliance and regulatory responses
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Time management, prioritising  and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision

How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted via ASQA's website at https://www.asqa.gov.au/employment/current-vacancies.

You should include the following in your application:

• A two page (maximum) written response outlining your skills and experience against the selection criteria and key duties of the position (refer to the PD); and
• A current resume including the name and contact numbers of at least two referees.

  Please note that the successful applicant may be required to submit a Police Record Check and/or obtain a security clearance. This vacancy is open to Australian Citizens.