Join the Worker Suitability Team and help protect children through risk-based regulatory decision-making. As a Regulatory Officer, you'll assess complex worker suitability matters, prepare recommendations for regulatory action, contribute to compliance and assurance activities, and work closely with legal, investigations, intelligence and policy teams.
An exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated regulatory professional with strong attention to detail and a passion for meaningful and impactful work. The Regulatory Officer position sits within the Worker Suitability Team and supports the delivery of worker suitability regulatory functions, including the assessment of matters where individuals may pose a risk to children.
Working within a dynamic, fast-paced team environment, the role requires sound judgement and expertise in risk-based assessment, with the ability to prepare timely, high-quality recommendations relating to suspensions, prohibitions and other regulatory actions, and to collaborate with investigators, regulatory operations, legal, intelligence and policy teams to ensure worker-related matters are identified, assessed and actioned in a risk-based, child-centred manner.
The Regulatory Officer will:
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Conduct risk-based assessments of worker suitability matters and prepare high-quality recommendations and supporting documentation for regulatory actions, including suspensions and prohibitions
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Contribute to compliance and assurance programs that improve the accuracy, completeness and operational integrity of the Early Childhood Workforce Register
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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
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Contribute to briefs, decision documentation, correspondence and reports tailored to different audiences
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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
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Contribute to an inclusive, high-performing team culture
Experience
The incumbent in this role will ideally have experience in a regulatory environment and in applying legal and regulatory frameworks, bringing a strong understanding of the unique challenges for regulation in sensitive contexts. Given the nature of worker suitability matters, the incumbent will maintain a high level of discretion, integrity and judgement, and will be confident making timely, risk-based assessments and recommendations. The incumbent will also bring excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, defensible decision documentation and tailor writing to specific audiences, including delegates and the executive.
Attributes:
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Decision Making: Interprets and applies business plans and policies to own area of responsibility. Advice and analysis contribute to policy formulation. Defines the appropriate methodology in the analysis of policy or research options.
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Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Resolves issues through deep understanding or interpretation of existing guidelines. Where guidelines are not available, analyses ideas available and takes action through self, or in consultation with others to resolve problems. If required, determines additional information needed to make informed decisions. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving concepts in the right context.
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Stakeholder Management: Takes steps to add value for the client or stakeholder. Links people with other areas as appropriate. Constructively deals with stakeholder issues.
Qualifications
Essential: Experience working within a regulatory environment and in applying legal and regulatory frameworks
Essential: A valid Working with Children Check is required
Further Information
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover lett er (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 capabilities to address in application.
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.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about VECRA's operations and employment conditions can be located on the VECRA website.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact
Jorja Skaltsas, A/Manager Worker Suitability [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.
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Applications close 11:59pm on 14 August 2026.
