THE ROLE The Regulatory Officer plays an important role in delivering the Victorian Social Services Regulator's functions under the Social Services Regulation Act 2021 (the Act) and regulatory frameworks. Working in the Social Services Regulation Branch, this role may undertake a range of regulatory responsibilities, including ensuring regulated entities' compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Regulatory officers utilise the full suite of regulatory tools available to monitor compliance and respond to non-compliance, from the provision of authoritative regulatory advice to 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. The Regulatory Officer supports the Regulator's mission to ensure that social services are safe and treat people with agency and dignity. The role contributes to a strong culture of integrity, fairness, and accountability in the regulation of social services. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Day-to-day your responsibilities will include: Provide regulatory expertise to one or more of the following regulatory activities: Compliance, Investigations, Child Safeguarding, Registrations, Intake, Trage or Intelligence activities. Contribute to complex, sensitive assessments and investigations of regulated entities (both proactive and responsive), negotiate resolution and – where necessary – prepare and present evidence to inform regulatory action. * Ensure regulatory actions proposed are informed by risk and knowledge of the regulatory landscape, including the SSR's remit and the role of peer regulators and law enforcement authorities. 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 humanresources@ssr.vic.gov.au. Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
