Senior Adviser - Health & Regulatory Assessment

Victorian-Institute-of-Teachin; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Professional development opportunities

On-site gym & modern facilities

Annual flu vaccination rebates

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) in Melbourne CBD is seeking a Senior Adviser - Health & Regulatory Assessment to provide specialist guidance on impairment-related matters and fitness to teach. You will support investigators, leaders and stakeholders in navigating complex cases affecting teacher fitness.

The role focuses on impairment assessments, clinical evidence interpretation, risk management and regulatory strategy, with opportunities to coach, train and contribute to policy

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed, person-centred and culturally responsive approaches.
• Strong report writing and communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Experience reviewing, interpreting or working with clinical, psychological or medical reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and support on impairment-related investigations and fitness to teach matters.
• Guide investigators in applying trauma-informed, culturally responsive and disability-aware approaches.
• Assess complex matters, identify risks, and contribute to regulatory decision-making and case triage.
• Advise on independent clinical assessments and interpret medical and expert evidence.
• Develop proportionate regulatory strategies that support child safety and appropriate teaching practice outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefs, recommendations and correspondence on complex matters.
• Coach and support investigators and colleagues, providing quality assurance and capability development.

Job description

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1942614

The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is the independent teacher regulator in Victoria. We uphold the standards of the teaching profession so that every learner and their community can have trust and confidence that registered teachers are qualified, safe and capable.

About us

Our vision is to ensure that Victorian learners have the best teachers. We work to strengthen the quality of teaching and support the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where the full potential of all employees is reached and our differences are embraced. We support and enable employees to work safely in a discrimination-free environment and enjoy equal opportunities.

Fulltime - Ongoing

Melbourne CBD | Hybrid working

Salary range Grade 5: $110,050 - $133,151 (new salary range undet VIT's Enterprise Agreement)

Help shape a new specialist function that strengthens child safety, supports fair regulatory outcomes, and influences fitness to teach decisions across Victoria.

Our investigations team plays a critical role in protecting children and maintaining public confidence in the teaching profession through the assessment an investigation of matters relating to professional conduct and ethics.

About the role

This is a newly created role that will provide specialist expertise in the assessment and management of impairment matters, supporting regulatory decisions relating to fitness to teach.

As the Senior Adviser - Health & Regulatory Assessment, you will serve as the organisation's specialist advisor on impairment-related matters, supporting investigators, leaders and stakeholders in navigating complex cases where impairments may impact a teacher's fitness to teach.

You will provide expert guidance on impairment assessments, clinical evidence, legislative interpretation, risk management and regulatory strategy. You will also play a key role in strengthening VIT's organisational capability through coaching, training, quality assurance and policy development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and support on impairment-related investigations and fitness to teach matters.
• Guide investigators in applying trauma-informed, culturally responsive and disability-aware approaches.
• Assess complex matters, identify risks, and contribute to regulatory decision-making and case triage.
• Advise on independent clinical assessments and interpret medical and expert evidence.
• Develop proportionate regulatory strategies that support child safety and appropriateteaching practice outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefs, recommendations and correspondence on complex matters.
• Coach and support investigators and colleagues, providing quality assurance and capability development.

About you

You are a trusted specialist with experience working in complex regulatory, investigative, health, legal, clinical, or risk-based environments. You bring the ability to analyse complex information, exercise sound judgement and provide practical, evidence-based advice in matters involving impairment and fitness for practice.

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed, person-centred and culturally responsive approaches.
• Strong report writing and communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Experience reviewing, interpreting or working with clinical, psychological or medical reports.

Why join us

At VIT, you will be part of an organisation that makes a meaningful contribution to the public interest by supporting quality teaching and promoting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We offer

• flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, with staff working from the office a minimum of two days per week
• supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
• a positive and connected workplace culture
• a range of leave options
• social club activities that support connection and wellbeing
• free, confidential 24-hour counselling and support for staff and their immediate families through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• an A grade office in the Melbourne CBD with modern facilities including on-site gym, showers and bike storage
• ergonomic desk assessments
• annual flu vaccination rebates.

Recruitment and selection process

As part of the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be required to participate in assessment activities and complete pre-employment screening checks. These may include consent to a nationally coordinated criminal history check and other checks relevant to the role.

Applications close: 15 November 2026

Applications close Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11.59pm