The Senior Regulatory Officer sits within the Worker Suitability Team and supports the delivery of worker suitability regulatory functions, including assessment of matters where individuals may pose a risk to children. The role is suited to highly motivated regulatory professionals with strong attention to detail and a passion for meaningful and impactful work.
Responsibilities
- Conduct risk‑based assessments of worker suitability matters and prepare high‑quality recommendations and supporting documentation for regulatory actions, including suspensions and prohibitions.
- Contribute to compliance and assurance programs that improve the accuracy, completeness and operational integrity of the Early Childhood Workforce Register.
- Build and sustain effective relationships with internal teams and external co‑regulators, including the Victorian Institute of Teaching and the Social Services Regulator, to facilitate collaboration and information sharing.
- Prepare high‑quality briefs, decision documentation,
correspondence and reports tailored to different audiences.
- Support initiatives that build sector awareness of worker suitability obligations under the National Law and Child Safe Standard 6, including child‑safe recruitment, induction, training and ongoing oversight of workers and volunteers.
- Contribute to an inclusive, high‑performing team culture.
Qualifications
- Experience working within a regulatory environment and applying legal and regulatory frameworks.
- Valid Working with Children Check.
Experience: Ideally, the incumbent will have experience in a regulatory environment and in applying legal and regulatory frameworks, a strong understanding of the unique challenges for regulation in sensitive contexts, discretion, integrity and judgement, and clear communication skills.
Equal Chance
VECRA values diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close 11:59 pm on 6 July 2026.
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📌 Senior Regulatory Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne
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