Interim Chief Executive Officer

Victorian Institute of Teaching; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 291,000 - 419,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) in Docklands, Melbourne, is seeking an Interim Chief Executive Officer for a six-month fixed-term appointment. The CEO will lead the regulator through a critical reform period, overseeing regulatory functions and delivering strategic priorities.

The role requires executive leadership in a statutory authority, with governance, risk management and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience in a statutory authority, regulator, government agency or similarly complex organisation.
• Governance, risk management and public accountability expertise.
• Experience working effectively with Boards, Ministers and senior government stakeholders.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong financial, operational and people leadership capability.
• Experience in regulatory, education, health, or public sector environments is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the continuity of delivery of VIT's strategic priorities and organisational objectives.
• Oversee VIT's statutory functions, including teacher registration, professional conduct and accreditation of initial teacher education programs.
• Provide high-quality strategic advice and support to the Council.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across government, education, regulatory and community sectors.
• Maintain financial sustainability and prudent stewardship of public resources.
• Protect and enhance VIT's reputation as a trusted and contemporary regulator.

Skills

Executive leadership

Governance

Risk management

Public accountability

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Influencing

Financial leadership

Operational leadership

People leadership

Job description

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $290,601 - $419,000

Grade: VPS SES2

Occupation: Leadership and management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1955584

Chief Executive Officer - Interim

Victorian Institute of Teaching | Docklands, Melbourne

Six-Month Fixed-Term Contract | SES Band 2

Lead Victoria's independent teaching regulator through a critical period of reform, organisational stewardship and strategic delivery. The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is Victoria's independent statutory regulator of the teaching profession. VIT plays a critical role in protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, maintaining public confidence in the teaching profession, regulating teacher registration and conduct, and upholding standards that enable quality teaching across Victoria.

The VIT Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from accomplished executive leaders for the position of Interim Chief Executive Officer for a six-month fixed-term appointment.

Reporting to the Council through the Chair, the CEO is the principal executive officer of VIT and is responsible for leading the organisation's regulatory, strategic and operational functions while supporting Council in fulfilling its governance, stewardship and oversight responsibilities.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected statutory authority at a pivotal time, providing stability, leadership and strategic direction while progressing key organisational, regulatory and government priorities.

About the role

Operating under authority delegated by the VIT Council, the Interim CEO will be responsible for:

• Leading the continuity of delivery of VIT's strategic priorities and organisational objectives.
• Overseeing VIT's statutory functions, including teacher registration, professional conduct and accreditation of initial teacher education programs.
• Providing high-quality strategic advice and support to the Council.
• Managing stakeholder relationships across government, education, regulatory and community sectors.
• Maintaining financial sustainability and prudent stewardship of public resources.
• Protecting and enhancing VIT's reputation as a trusted and contemporary regulator.

The successful candidate will provide visible leadership while ensuring continuity of operations and delivery of key strategic and regulatory priorities.

About you

The Council is seeking a highly capable executive leader who can quickly establish credibility, build trust and deliver outcomes within a complex and highly accountable public sector environment.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated executive leadership experience in a statutory authority, regulator, government agency or similarly complex organisation.
• Strong governance, risk management and public accountability expertise.
• Experience working effectively with Boards, Ministers and senior government stakeholders.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong financial, operational and people leadership capability.
• The judgement, integrity and credibility required to operate effectively in a highly visible public environment.

Experience in regulatory, integrity, education, health, child safety, professional standards or public sector environments will be highly regarded.

Interim Appointment

This appointment is for a six-month fixed-term period. During the term of this appointment, the VIT Council will engage an independent executive search and recruitment agency to undertake a comprehensive recruitment process for the appointment of a longer-term Chief Executive Officer. The successful interim appointee will play an important role in maintaining organisational momentum, progressing key priorities and supporting a smooth transition to the future CEO.

Remuneration

This position is classified as Senior Executive Service (SES) Band 2 under the Victorian Government Executive Employment Framework.

Remuneration will be negotiated commensurate with the successful candidate's skills, experience and capability.

Why Join Us

• Meaningful work Supporting Victoria's education system.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment where ideas and contributions are valued.
• Opportunity to shape organisation wide well-being strategy.

Please note: Candidates require a full Working with Children check.

Recruitment and selection process

During the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be asked to submit to various assessment tools and pre-employment screenings. This may include consent to conduct a nationally coordinated criminal history check.

Applications close: 11:59pm 18 November 2026