Director, Reportable Conduct Scheme

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

Job summary

Social Services Regulator in Melbourne is seeking a Director to lead the Reportable Conduct Scheme Branch and provide strategic oversight of its delivery. You will embed recent child safety reforms and strengthen an intelligence-led, risk-based regulatory approach.

Applicants should have executive-level experience in child safety or regulation, with demonstrated leadership, stakeholder engagement and change-management capabilities. Pre-employment screening will be part of recruitment.

Qualifications

• Executive-level experience in child safety, social services, law or regulation.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Capability in change management and reform initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level oversight of the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
• Lead continuous improvement of regulatory practices, policies and procedures.
• Guide the branch through organisational change and build a high-performing team.
• Develop data and intelligence-led approaches to identify risks and opportunities.
• Build strategic partnerships with peer regulators and government agencies.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Data-driven regulation

Regulatory reform

Job description

THE ROLE

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. For more details, please refer to the attached position description.

Eligibility

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.