Job Info Location: MELBOURNE, VIC Salary: Not Specified Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position Job Description Principal Decision Maker | VPS6 | Shape Regulatory Outcomes in Victoria Your new company This independent Victorian statutory authority is responsible for overseeing the conduct and compliance of registered practitioners. With a focus on public safety and professional accountability, the organisation is undergoing a transformative integration of key regulatory functions-making this a high-impact time to join. Your new role As Principal Decision Maker, you will exercise delegated authority to conduct show cause processes and make disciplinary decisions. You will review complex case files, assess practitioner responses, and determine appropriate outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead statutory show cause processes and determine disciplinary outcomes Analyse complex evidence, written submissions, and oral representations Apply administrative law principles, legislative interpretation, and procedural fairness Draft defensible, well-reasoned disciplinary decisions Contribute to policy refinement and frameworks for regulatory decision-making Provide subject matter advice on practitioner discipline and risk mitigation What you'll need to succeed You are an Australian-qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate You bring experience in administrative law, professional discipline, or regulatory enforcement You are comfortable exercising delegated statutory authority and standing behind your decisions You possess excellent written communication skills and the ability to explain complex decisions clearly You are collaborative, resilient, and operate with the highest level of integrity What you'll get in return Make a tangible impact in a public-interest role Be part of a collaborative and values-driven compliance team Hybrid working arrangements and strong internal support Opportunity to shape best-practice decision-making in a newly integrated regulator What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us Suras Khosla now on (03) 9604 9 or email hays.com.au. Please click here to apply.
