Manager, Regulated Industries

Victorian Government; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Growth opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

State Government of Victoria, Australia, is seeking a Manager, Regulated Industries to lead a team of compliance officers within the Health Regulator. The role involves overseeing investigations, enforcement actions and regulatory functions across industrial radiation, pest control and human tissue, reporting to the Director, Health Protection Regulation.

The position requires strong leadership, change-management capability, and the ability to develop regulatory frameworks while advising senior

Qualifications

• Experience leading regulatory teams and coordinating investigations.
• Ability to develop regulatory and policy frameworks aligned with priorities.
• Strong report writing, ministerial briefs and cabinet submission skills.
• Proven capability to influence stakeholders and enforce compliance actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead desktop and onsite assessments and investigations of regulated entities and prepare reports.
• Provide guidance during change management and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop regulatory frameworks and policy within area of responsibility.
• Prepare ministerial and cabinet briefs, meeting papers and reports for senior executives.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Investigations

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Additional tertiary qualification in regulation, law, science or health

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DH/CSO/777114

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on
supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with
communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and
wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

About the role:

The Manager, Regulated Industries is responsible for providing leadership, guidance and support to a team of compliance officers and ensuring the effective delivery of regulatory functions across the Health Regulator. The Manager will use their knowledge and experience to support, coordinate and administer the team's regulatory functions and monitor and enforce compliance in accordance with the relevant legislation in regulatory areas which include industrial radiation, pest control and human tissue.

Reporting to the Director, Health Protection Regulation, the manager will work in a small and busy team that provides, advice to senior executives in the Department and the Minister for Health on various regulatory, investigatory, compliance and enforcement issues and administer legislation and regulations across the Health Regulator.

About us:

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world‑class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

Can you demonstrate the following?

• Coordinate, guide and conduct desktop and onsite assessments and investigations of regulated entities, preparing reports, advice, and correspondence as required and taking essential regulatory and enforcement action when non-compliance is identified.
• Extensive experience in change management and providing positive and constructive leadership during and following change management periods.
• Develops regulatory and policy frameworks within area of expertise or responsibility based on defined organisational priorities.
• Provide leadership, guidance and authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed, comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex matters.
• Draft and develop material including the preparation of Cabinet and Cabinet related material, Ministerial and Secretary briefings and meeting papers, agendas, minutes and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and deliver compliance, investigation, enforcement and evaluation strategies to address specific regulatory issues.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

• Current Victorian driver's licence
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations
• Additional tertiary qualification in a relevant field (regulation, law, science, health and public health; or other relevant science qualifications) would be highly regarded.
• Additional Requirements :
• The role may include periods of out-of-business hours work (weeknights and weekends) and travel to regional and remote areas.
• The role may also include periods of stand‑by duty (out-of-business hours) on a rotating roster.
• Demonstrated experience in sound leadership, people management, coordinating and supporting multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in regulatory and public policy work as well as knowledge of relevant government legislation.
• Knowledge and experience in government would be desirable.Demonstrated ability to influence others to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enablingVictorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at [e-mail] . For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health .

If you have any queries in relation to participation in recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email [e-mail] . If you have questions regarding the role, please message the contact person listed on the advertisement directly.

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Applications close Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 11.59pm