Director, Reportable Conduct Scheme – Strategic Reg Reform

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

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