Manager, Regulatory Intelligence

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Melbourne is seeking a Manager, Regulatory Intelligence to lead the regulatory intelligence function for Resources Victoria. You will provide strategic leadership, governance and insights to support risk-based regulation of Victoria’s earth resources sector.

You will manage a specialist team delivering timely intelligence products, systems and submissions to inform regulatory priorities and senior decision-makers.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in intelligence analysis, information technology, political relations, public administration, or related field is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing intelligence functions, preferably within a regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated high-level analytical skills, including interpreting data into actionable intelligence for decision making.
• Experience providing authoritative, evidence-based briefs, reports and submissions to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist team to deliver timely intelligence products, systems and processes.
• Provide strategic leadership, governance and assurance over intelligence frameworks and performance reporting.
• Deliver high-quality intelligence products to inform regulatory priorities and decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Brief writing

Decision support

Education

Tertiary qualification in intelligence analysis or related field

Tools

Regulatory intelligence systems

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – Melbourne VIC

The Manager, Regulatory Intelligence leads the regulatory intelligence function for Resources Victoria, providing strategic leadership, governance and assurance over intelligence frameworks, performance reporting and insights, systems, products and practices that support proactive, risk-based regulation of Victoria’s earth resources sector.

The Manager leads a specialist team to deliver timely, high-quality intelligence products, systems and processes that inform regulatory priorities and decision-making.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in intelligence analysis, information technology, political relations, public administration, or related field is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing intelligence functions, preferably within a regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated high-level analytical skills, including the ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data and translate it into actionable intelligence, preferably within a regulatory or enforcement environment.
• Demonstrated experience providing authoritative, evidence-based advice to senior leaders, including the preparation of complex, high impact briefs, reports and submissions to inform and influence decision making.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.