Senior Regulatory Officer

THE ROLE

The Senior Regulatory Officer plays a key role in delivering the Victorian Social Services Regulator's functions under the Social Services Regulation Act 2021 (the SSR Act) and regulatory frameworks.  

Working in the Regulatory Operations and Compliance Team, this role is responsible for a range of regulatory responsibilities, including ensuring regulated entities' compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Being a senior role, it requires leadership by example and support to regulatory officers to enable the utilisation of the full suite of regulatory tools available to monitor compliance and respond to non-compliance, from the provision of authoritative regulatory advice to forensic investigation and enforcement activities.

This role is expected to have expertise in understanding and applying principles of risk-based regulation to the regulatory activities for which the team is responsible. Responsibilities can include conducting risk-based assessments, investigations, and regulatory interventions, supporting the registration and monitoring of providers, management and organising of incoming notifications, data and intelligence, and ensuring service provider compliance with quality and safeguarding obligations

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Lead complex, sensitive compliance assessments of regulated entities, identify and draft regulatory tools to resolve breaches and prepare and present evidence and briefings to delegates or to inform other regulatory action.
• Lead and apply sound regulatory knowledge on resolution of complex regulatory matters.
• Provide support and guidance to regulatory officers who conduct inspections and investigations of regulated entities, including peer review and building/maintaining officer capability.
• Provide advice and guidance to regulated entities on behalf of the Regulator in complex matters to support their compliance with regulatory responsibilities.

For more details, please open the position description.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please contact SSR HR at **************@ssr.vic.gov.au. 

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.