Project Director

Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Well-being program

Accommodations for needs

Job summary

Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission in Melbourne seeks a Project Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for the 7th Casino Investigation. You will establish and lead a project team, develop the investigation approach and governance, oversee evidence gathering and reporting, and engage with stakeholders to ensure fairness and integrity.

The role requires proven experience in complex statutory investigations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work within a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading complex statutory investigations, regulatory reviews, inquiries or comparable projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience establishing governance, risk management, and project controls for time-critical investigations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 7th Casino Investigation from planning through final reporting.
• Oversee evidence gathering, analysis and defensible findings.
• Engage with key stakeholders and ensure independence and procedural fairness.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & risk

Team building

Tools

Governance tools

Job description

Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission – Melbourne VIC

The VGCCC is an independent regulator committed to protecting Victorians by reducing gambling harm and fostering a safe, sustainable gambling sector. Our efforts are focussed on identifying risks early, holding industry to account and strengthening community trust in gambling regulation.

We are a values-driven and inclusive organisation where people are empowered to act with courage, make it happen, work together, respect others, and act with integrity. We foster a culture where people feel connected and can contribute to our shared purpose.

We seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and strongly encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

Recognised by WORK 180 as an Employer of Choice for Women, we are proud recipients of the 2026 Equitable Employer Awards for Pay Equity and Employee Support and Safety Services

As Project Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the 7th Casino Investigation, guiding its delivery from initial planning through to final reporting. You will establish and lead a project team, develop the investigation approach and governance arrangements, oversee complex evidence gathering and analysis, engage with key stakeholders, and ensure the investigation is conducted with independence, integrity and procedural fairness.

To be successful in this position you will have:

• Demonstrated experience leading complex statutory investigations, regulatory reviews, inquiries or comparable projects involving multidisciplinary teams and fixed milestones.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and analyse complex evidence, apply legislative and regulatory frameworks, and develop defensible findings, recommendations and high-quality reports.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build productive relationships and influence outcomes.
• Experience establishing and overseeing governance, risk management, reporting and project control arrangements for complex, time-critical projects.
• Proven ability to build, lead and develop a high performing team within a complex environment, and to identify, engage and manage specialist external expertise where required.

What we can offer you

We are committed to building a connected, capable and empowered workforce, providing our people with opportunities to grow and thrive in their career.

We offer:

• A genuine commitment to support work/life balance (appropriate to the nature of the role)
• Tailored initiatives that support well-being and psychological safety including an annual influenza vaccination program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• A safe and engagingenvironment, including adjustments and accommodations to support people with different needs.

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a nationally coordinated police check and misconduct screening.

If you have any queries in respect of this position or require any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Adam Ockwell, Executive Director Casino at ************@vgccc.vic.gov.au