Occupation: Regulatory Governance and Compliance
Reference: VG/1838126
Job posted: 02/01/2025
Closes: 27/01/2025
Classification: VPSG4
Salary Range: $95,102 - $107,905
The Social Services Regulator is committed to strengthening protections and rights of vulnerable Victorians accessing social services. The Social Services Regulator is a statutory authority established under the Social Services Regulations Act 2021 (the Act). The Act gives effect to a comprehensive new regulatory scheme that aims to keep Victoria's social service users safe from harms such as abuse and neglect. The purpose of the scheme is to:
support the safe delivery of social services embed a new set of Social Service standards for all service providers ensure service providers understand their role in protecting the rights of social service users define roles and responsibilities of service providers give the Regulator monitoring and enforcement powers to respond to risks of harm improve information sharing between regulators so they can identify and respond to risks of harm replace the framework previously overseen by the Human Services Regulator. The scheme applies to prescribed services set out in the Social Services Regulations 2023 (Regulations). They include:
Child protection services Community based child and family services Disability services Family violence services Homelessness services Out of home care services Secure welfare services Sexual assault services Supported residential services. THE ROLE The Regulatory Officer supports regulated entities' compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory obligations and assists with activities in the East, South, West and North Divisions when directed by the relevant divisional Team Leader, Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement. This includes conducting monitoring activities of regulated entities, providing regulatory advice and guidance to promote compliance with legislative obligations, and implementing the full suite of regulatory tools, including sanctions, to address non-compliance.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Support complex, sensitive inspections and investigations of regulated entities (both proactive and responsive), negotiate resolution and – where necessary – prepare and present evidence to inform regulatory action. Provide advice and guidance to regulated entities on behalf of the Social Services Regulator in complex matters to support their compliance with regulatory responsibilities. Provide advice, recommendations and innovative program options and solutions to the Team Leader to support continuous improvement of the unit's regulatory approach. COVID-19 VACCINATION
The regulator strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice , given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, SSR does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal. 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. PLEASE NOTE There are two fixed term opportunities available:
Fixed term until 27 Feb 2026
Fixed term until 30 June 2026
Job type: Fixed term
Job classification: VPSG4
Contact: Emily Howes | 9456 5443 or
To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Social Services Regulator job application system.
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