Director, Regulatory Operations

Essential Services Commission; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Essential Services Commission is seeking a governance and risk leader to drive the Regulatory Operations branch in Melbourne. The role focuses on compliance, enforcement and managing the Victorian Energy Upgrades program with a strong emphasis on risk-based approaches and regulatory reform alignment.

The fixed‑term two‑year position offers hybrid work arrangements at 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne, with opportunities to influence public policy and industry practice through strategic advisory

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience leading regulatory operations with a focus on compliance and enforcement.
• Strong ability to implement risk-based approaches across regulatory functions.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Regulatory Operations branch to deliver high performance and staff engagement.
• Oversee administration of the VEU program including accreditation, certificate registration and surrender, compliance, and enforcement functions.
• Embed risk-based approaches across regulatory processes and systems.
• Drive operational improvements to enhance efficiency, timeliness and effectiveness of regulatory processes.
• Provide strategic advice to the Executive Director and maintain relationships with government, industry and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory leadership

Compliance & enforcement

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Jobbeschreibung

Occupation: Governance and risk management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 13095

About us

The Essential Services Commission is Victoria's independent economic regulator of essential services supplied by a range of industries. The commission’s functions include:

• making regulatory decisions with respect to prescribed industries (including price determinations, licensing, customer protection and access disputes).
• undertaking reviews and providing advice to Ministers on a range of economic and regulatory matters.
• administering the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

About the role

We are looking for an accomplished regulatory leader who brings sound judgement, strong expertise in compliance and enforcement, and a proven ability to lead complex operations through change. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the ongoing integrity, effectiveness and success of the VEU program.

This is a fixed term two-year position. The work location for this position is 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne, with hybrid work arrangements available.

Key accountabilities

The role is responsible for:

• leading the Regulatory Operations branch to deliver high levels of performance, staff engagement and alignment with Victorian Public Service values
• overseeing the effective administration of the VEU program, including accreditation, certificate registration and surrender, compliance, engagement, audit and enforcement functions
• strengthening and embedding risk-based approaches across these functions
• driving operational improvements to strengthen the efficiency, timeliness and effectiveness of regulatory processes and systems
• managing operational risks, resources and competing priorities while supporting the implementation of legislative and scheme reforms
• providing strategic advice to the Executive Director and maintaining effective relationships with government, industry and other stakeholders

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm Wednesday 11 November 2026.

For further information about the role, please contactDan Keely, Executive Director, Victorian Energy Upgradesat [e-mail]

Our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace

Be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while supporting flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance work and life. You'll be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

We are Equal Employment Opportunity employer with inclusive leaders committed to driving a workplace culture that prioritises equity, safety, respect, and flexibility for all staff. We uphold the principles of Aboriginal self-determination in caring for our community.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, gender identity, parental/carer status, ability, religion, or cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to equitably participate in the recruitment process, or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact [e-mail] for support.

Other relevant information

Applicants must have corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period to be appointed to this role. Ongoing positions are only available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.

Preferred applicants are required to undergo mandatory pre-employment screening, which includes a national criminal history check, right to work verification, qualification checks, statutory declaration disclosing any previous misconduct investigations and declaration of private interests.

Applications close Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11.59pm