Strategic Advisor to Regulator | Governance & Risk

Resources; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Services Regulator in Melbourne, Victoria is seeking a Principal Advisor to provide high-level strategic and coordination support to the Executive Director and a newly formed division responsible for the Social Services Regulator's worker screening functions.

This fixed-term role reports directly to the Executive Director, driving a cohesive, whole-of-division approach to strategy, regulatory planning and performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative, high-quality strategic advice to the Executive Director on system performance, emerging risks, sensitive issues and reform directions, supported by robust analysis and a whole-of-division perspective.
• Drive cohesive divisional strategies and initiatives that strengthen the SSR's worker screening functions; identify and address cross-scheme risks; set reform priorities and ensure alignment with government direction and legislative obligations.
• Oversee integrated divisional planning, prioritisation and reporting for the Division, ensuring alignment to scheme objectives, legislative obligations and government commitments and tracking performance to surface and respond to emerging risks.

Job description

The Social Services Regulator in Melbourne, Victoria is seeking a Principal Advisor to provide high-level strategic and coordination support to the Executive Director and a newly formed division responsible for the Social Services Regulator's worker screening functions.

This fixed-term role reports directly to the Executive Director, driving a cohesive, whole-of-division approach to strategy, regulatory planning and performance.