Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $116,413 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Governance and risk management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/VECRA/1947634

Lead VECRA’s risk and compliance arrangements, strengthening governance, assurance and organisational decision-making. Work across the authority to build practical frameworks, manage emerging risks and support continuous improvement. About the Branch The Governance and Corporate Support Branch lead the provision of quality corporate support services and functions (including human resources and occupation health and safety, risk and audit, finance, fleet, accommodation and organisational strategic projects) which enable successful operation of VECRA. In addition, the Governance and Corporate Support Branch is responsible for the oversight, delivery and reporting of the compliance and audit obligations required of a statutory authority.

About the Team The Governance and Corporate Support team, within the Governance and Corporate Support Branch, is responsible for delivering a broad remit spanning procurement, fleet and accommodation, organisational governance and secretariat, strategic and business planning, audit and risk, and organisational strategic projects, such as the Annual Report.

The team works closely with leaders across VECRA and the Department of Education providing an important role in connecting VECRA to the broader government environment while continuing to build the systems, processes and practices needed for an effective and mature organisation.

About the Role The Senior Risk and Compliance Officer is key to supporting VECRA to maintain effective risk, compliance, audit and assurance arrangements as a statutory authority. The role leads the development,



implementation and monitoring of risk and compliance frameworks and processes, working with teams across VECRA to identify risks, strengthen controls and support effective governance and assurance. The role provides an chance to establish practical and proportionate risk and compliance arrangements that support informed decision-making and provide confidence that organisational obligations are being effectively managed.

Please see the ‘' for further information about the role and required capabilities.

Attributes

We are looking for someone who is analytical, pragmatic and thorough, with the confidence to work with teams across VECRA to identify risks, test assumptions and support effective compliance. You will have sound judgement and be comfortable working through complex or emerging issues, translating requirements into practical advice and workable processes. You will be able to balance assurance with a constructive and solutions-focused approach, building relationships that encourage teams to engage positively with risk and compliance.

You will have strong attention to detail and the ability to analyse information, identify emerging issues and communicate findings clearly. You will be adaptable and improvement-focused, with the initiative to strengthen risk, compliance and assurance practices as VECRA continues to mature.

Qualifications and Experience

- Experience: Demonstrated experience in risk management, governance, compliance or a related corporate function
- Qualifications:



A degree or relevant qualification in risk management, governance, public administration, business or related discipline
- Essential: A valid Working with Children Check

Please see the ‘Qualifications and/or Experience' section of the for further requirements.

Further Information to support your application

Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in your application.

Further information

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. For more information about our work, working for VECRA, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the VECRA website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Megan Knowles, Director, Governance and Corporate Support via 0498 034 197 or [email protected]

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to VECRA will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

Applications close 11:59pm on 30 September 2026

Applications close Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11.59pm Posted 16 September 2026

📌 Senior Risk and Compliance Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne