Director, Reportable Conduct Scheme

Social Services Regulator (SSR); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Services Regulator (SSR) in Australia seeks a Director reporting to the Executive Director, Safeguarding and Regulation to lead the Reportable Conduct Scheme Branch and embed child safety reforms. You will drive strategic oversight, risk-based regulation, and stakeholder partnerships while guiding organisational change to deliver higher performance.

This role demands VPS-level experience in child safety or regulation, with strong leadership and change-management capabilities, and the

Qualifications

• Executive-level experience in child safety, social services, law or regulation.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and change management.
• Experience leading regulatory reform or policy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of the Reportable Conduct Scheme delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement of regulatory practices, policies and procedures.
• Guide the branch through change and reform to maintain high performance and accountability.
• Develop data-driven approaches to identify trends and risks for improvement.
• Build strategic partnerships with peer regulators and government agencies.
• Contribute to divisional strategy and broader regulatory reform initiatives.

Skills

Executive-level experience

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Job description

Reporting to the Executive Director, Safeguarding and Regulation, the Director will lead the Reportable Conduct Scheme Branch, provide strategic oversight of the scheme's operational delivery and embedding recent child safety reforms. The role will contribute to strengthening the Regulator's intelligence-led, risk-based approach to regulation.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide executive-level advice and oversight on the administration and delivery of the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
• Lead the continuous improvement of regulatory practices, policies, and procedures.
• Lead the branch through organisational change and reform, fostering a high-performing and accountable team.
• Develop data and intelligence-led approaches to identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with peer regulators, government agencies and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to divisional and organisational strategy, executive leadership, and broader regulatory reform initiatives.

ABOUT YOU

You will bring executive-level experience in child safety, social services, law or regulation, with demonstrated strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and change management capabilities.

Applicants must have relevant VPS experience, be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.