Director, Reportable Conduct Scheme

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing is seeking a Director to oversee the Reportable Conduct Scheme Branch in Melbourne. The role provides strategic leadership, policy oversight and executive-level advice on safeguarding and regulation initiatives.

The successful candidate will drive data-informed regulatory delivery, foster strong stakeholder partnerships, and guide organisational change within a high‑performing team responsible for child safety oversight.

Qualifications

• Executive-level experience in child safety, social services, law or regulation.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and change management capabilities.
• Experience with data and intelligence-led approaches to identify risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Regulatory expertise

Job description

THE ROLEReporting 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 INCLUDEProvide 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 YOUYou 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.HOW TO APPLYApplicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Accountabilities listed in the position description.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.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please contact SSR HR at [e-mail] apply to submit your interest in this position.