Director, Reportable Conduct Scheme & Risk Intelligence

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

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.