Director, Policy and Regulatory Reform

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Resources Victoria seeks an experienced leader to become Director, Policy and Regulatory Reform. You will head strategic reform across Victoria's earth resources sector, provide authoritative advice to the Minister and senior officials, and build strong relationships with government, industry and communities to realise reform outcomes.

You will oversee cabinet submissions, ministerial briefings and strategic reports while leading a high-performing branch and contributing to divisional

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in natural resource management, economics, law, business management, public policy or a related discipline is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience in leading policy or regulatory reform is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic policy and regulatory reform initiatives across Victoria's earth resources sector.
• Provide authoritative advice to the Minister, departmental executives and senior decision-makers on complex issues.
• Build productive relationships across government, industry and communities to influence reform outcomes.
• Engage with industry bodies, local government and resource companies to understand emerging issues, opportunities and risks.
• Oversee preparation of Cabinet submissions, ministerial briefings, parliamentary materials and executive reports.
• Lead a high-performing branch and contribute to divisional leadership and decision-making.

Education

Tertiary qualification in natural resource management, economics, law, business management, public policy or related discipline

Job description

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time

Grade: VPS SES1

Occupation: Leadership and management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/50949730O

Resources Victoria is seeking an experienced and influential leader to join the team as Director, Policy and Regulatory Reform.

• Lead strategic policy and regulatory reform initiatives across Victoria's earth resources sector.
• Provide authoritative advice to the Minister, departmental executives and senior decision-makers on complex and sensitive issues.
• Build productive relationships across government, industry and communities to influence and deliver reform outcomes.
• Engage strategically with industry bodies, local government, regional communities and resource companies to understand emerging issues, opportunities and risks.
• Oversee the preparation of Cabinet submissions, ministerial briefings, parliamentary materials, executive correspondence and strategic reports.
• Lead a high-performing branch and contribute to divisional leadership and decision-making.
• A tertiary qualification in natural resource management, economics, law, business management, public policy or a related discipline is mandatory.

About the organisation

We employ approximately 6,300 staff, including around 600 seasonal staff, across more than 86 locations throughout Victoria, across energy, environment, climate action, water, agriculture, and resources portfolios.

Our challenge is to maintain Victoria's liveability, with a population expected to almost double by 2050, while responding to climate change and protecting our natural environment, infrastructure and heritage for future generations. We take a community-centred approach and involve communities and key stakeholders in decisions and policies that affect them and we collaborate across our portfolios to design and deliver services and programs.

This is a fixed-term position available for a period of up to 5 years. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

Applications close at midnight on Monday, 26 October 2026.

Other relevant informati on:

Preferred candidates will be required to:

• undertake pre-employment screening, including completion of a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check
• have their misconduct declarations validated, irrespective of whether misconduct has been declared or not
• provide at least two appropriate referees, including their current direct line manager or where relevant (i.e. because they are not employed) most recent direct line manager in accordance with the requirements set out in executive reference checks.
• provide evidence of their right to work in Australia

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants must be an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [e-mail].

Applications close Monday 26 October 2026 at 11.59pm