Occupation: Governance and risk management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12789

About us

The Essential Services Commission is Victoria’s independent economic regulator of essential services supplied by a range of industries. The commission’s functions include:

- making regulatory decisions with respect to prescribed industries (including price determinations, licensing, customer protection and access disputes).
- undertaking reviews and providing advice to Ministers on a range of economic and regulatory matters.
- administering the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

About the role

Key accountabilities

- Analyse, verify and interpret information and documentation supplied by applicants in accordance with accreditation requirements, including conducting desktop reviews, checks of relevant registers and liaising with other regulators where appropriate.
- Draft notices, correspondence, briefings and reports as part of the accreditation process.
- Successfully manage a high workload of accreditation applications
- Prepare high-quality briefing papers containing clear, substantiated and well-considered recommendations for the delegate.
- Support internal and external review processes.

Please refer to the attached position description for the principal functions and key selection criteria.

For further information about the role, please contactTed Tilbrook, Accreditations Leadat [email protected]

Our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace





Be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while supporting flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance work and life. You’ll be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

We are Equal Employment Chance employer with inclusive leaders committed to driving a workplace culture that prioritises equity, safety, respect, and flexibility for all staff. We uphold the principles of Aboriginal self-determination in caring for our community.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, gender identity, parental/carer status, ability, religion, or cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to equitably participate in the recruitment process, or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact [email protected] for support.

Other relevant information

Applicants must have corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period to be appointed to this role. Ongoing positions are only available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.

Preferred applicants are required to undergo mandatory pre-employment screening, which includes a national criminal history check, right to work verification, qualification checks, statutory declaration disclosing any previous misconduct investigations and declaration of private interests.

Applications close Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11.59pm

📌 Accreditations Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Essential Services Commission
📍 Melbourne