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• Organisation: Social Services Regulator

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 13 September 2026

• Job location: Melbourne CBD

Job description:

• 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.

• Support effective and timely information sharing.

• Provide advice and guidance to duty holders on behalf of the SSR to support their compliance with regulatory responsibilities.

• Apply sound regulatory knowledge in providing advice on the implications of taking proposed regulatory action

• Organisation: Department of Housing and Public Works

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 14 September 2026

• Job location: Brisbane CBD

Job description:

You will undertake assessment and analysis of organisational and business specific policies, procedures, forms, registers and other relevant documents related to the registration, accreditation and compliance of organisations and the commission of offences under the associated Acts (Residential Services (Accreditation) Act 2002, Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003, Retirement Villages Act 1999, Housing Act 2003).

• Organisation: Social Services Regulator

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 14 September 2026

• Job location: Melbourne CBD

Job description:

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.

• Organisation: Social Services Regulator

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 14 September 2026

• Job location: Melbourne CBD

Job description:

• 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.

• Support effective and timely information sharing.

• Provide advice and guidance to duty holders on behalf of the SSR to support their compliance with regulatory responsibilities.

• Apply sound regulatory knowledge in providing advice on the implications of taking proposed regulatory action

• Organisation: Department for Energy and Mining

• Job type: Contract/Temporary

• Job closing date: 15 September 2026

• Job location: Melbourne

Job description:

The Department for Energy and Mining is committed to building a diverse and flexible culture. We encourage and welcome all applications from women, diverse community groups and ages, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with disabilities.

Lead SA’s safety & technical regulation across energy and water industries

Drive reform, industry standards & national policy development

Provide advice while leading emergency preparedness & infrastructure resilience

The Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) is seeking an exceptional executive leader to join the Regulation and Compliance division as Director, Office of the Technical Regulator. In this high-profile leadership 12-month contract, you will provide strategic oversight of South Australia's safety and technical regulatory frameworks across the electricity, gas and water industries, ensuring the continued safe, reliable and secure operation of essential services.

As the statutory Technical Regulator for Gas, Electricity and Water Industries, you will lead the administration and enforcement of legislative and regulatory requirements, oversee safety and technical standards, and drive the ongoing development of regulatory frameworks that support innovation, consumer protection and the state's energy transition objectives.

A key adviser to government and industry, you will provide authoritative guidance on complex technical, regulatory and infrastructure matters while building strong relationships across government agencies, industry bodies and community stakeholders. You will represent South Australia in national forums and contribute to policy development, regulatory reform and the evolution of technical standards across Australia.

The role also plays a critical part in emergency preparedness and response, supporting the resilience, reliability and security of South Australia's energy and water infrastructure. As an executive leader, you will foster a high-performing, inclusive culture, build organisational capability and ensure strong governance and regulatory outcomes.

We are seeking a proven executive with significant leadership experience in a technical, engineering, infrastructure, safety, compliance, risk management or regulatory environment. You will bring outstanding strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, together with the capacity to provide trusted advice on complex and high-consequence issues. Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science or a related discipline are essential.

This is a rare opportunity to shape South Australia's regulatory landscape and make a lasting impact on the safety, sustainability and future performance of the state's energy and water sectors.

Confidential enquiries and requests for a briefing document can be made by contacting Andrew Payze at Morton Philips on (08) 8210 8510.

Applications for this opportunity are welcome directly through IWFSA or SEEK.

• Organisation: Department of Housing and Public Works

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 15 September 2026

• Job location: Brisbane CBD

Job description:

You will undertake assessment and analysis of organisational and business specific policies, procedures, forms, registers and other evidence documents related to the registration, accreditation and compliance of organisations and the commission of offences under the associated Acts (Residential Services (Accreditation) Act 2002, Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003, Retirement Villages Act 1999, Housing Act 2003).

• Organisation: Social Services Regulator

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 20 September 2026

• Job location: Melbourne CBD

Job description:

• Support the development and implementation of communication and engagement plans that contribute to education, awareness and behaviour change campaigns, regulatory initiatives and stakeholder engagement activities.

• Prepare high-quality and timely communication and education materials to support the Social Services Regulator including external-facing guidance material, stakeholder newsletters, fact sheets, Q&As.

• Develop, support and administer the delivery of high-quality presentations, webinars and events.

• Support and coordinate communities of practice.

• Coordinate the planning, delivery and evaluation of education, awareness and behaviour change campaigns, including stakeholder consultation, creative development, approvals, implementation and reporting

• Organisation: Social Services Regulator

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 20 September 2026

• Job location: Melbourne CBD

Job description:

Support the development and implementation of communication and engagement plans that contribute to education, awareness and behaviour change campaigns, regulatory initiatives and stakeholder engagement activities.

• Prepare high-quality and timely communication and education materials to support the Social Services Regulator including external-facing guidance material, stakeholder newsletters, fact sheets, Q&As.

• Develop, support and administer the delivery of high-quality presentations, webinars and events.

• Support and coordinate communities of practice.

• Coordinate the planning, delivery and evaluation of education, awareness and behaviour change campaigns, including stakeholder consultation, creative development, approvals, implementation and reporting.

• Organisation: Social Services Regulator

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 22 September 2026

• Job location: Melbourne CBD

Job description:

THE ROLE

The Regulatory Officer, Compliance undertakes compliance monitoring and assessment activity to ensure organisations, sole traders, and agencies meet their obligations in relation to the engagement of persons in child-related work. The role assesses information indicating possible non-compliance, verifies compliance with obligations under the Worker Screening Act 2020 (Vic), gathers and evaluates evidence, and engages with organisations, sole traders and agencies to explain and encourage compliance. The role supports case investigations led by senior regulatory officers, and prepares proportionate regulatory responses, including infringement action, in accordance with the Regulator's compliance and enforcement approach.

Reporting to the Manager, Compliance, the role also:

• undertakes case-level compliance assessments and produces clear, accurate and evidence-based findings that support proportionate and timely regulatory responses; and

• contributes compliance findings and observations to the Branch's intelligence holdings, informing the targeting and prioritisation of future compliance activity.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, the Regulatory Officer contributes to Worker Screening Intelligence and Compliance Branch operations and to the delivery of the Victorian Government's Child Safety Reform agenda

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Assess reports, referrals and other information indicating possible non-compliance by organisations, sole traders and agencies with their obligations under the Worker Screening Act 2020 (Vic) and manage an allocated case load to agreed timeliness and quality standards.

• Conduct compliance monitoring and verification activity, including requesting, examining and assessing the records and information that organisations, sole traders and agencies are required to keep and provide.

• Gather, evaluate and record evidence to a standard that supports regulatory decision making, escalation and, where required, prosecution, applying sound evidence handling practice.

• Engage with organisations, sole traders and agencies and other duty holders to explain their obligations, resolve non-compliance and secure voluntary compliance, escalating matters where a stronger response is warranted

• Organisation: Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 23 September 2026

• Job location: Melbourne or Canberra CBD (other locations may be considered)

Job description:

TEQSA’s Regulatory Operations Division is responsible for delivering TESQA’s primary function of conducting regulatory assessments under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act) and the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Framework, as well as managing sector-wide enquiries. Roles across the regulatory functions of TEQSA work collaboratively on case management, liaising with higher education providers, and presenting assessment findings to the TEQSA Commission for regulatory decisions.

Our Senior Regulatory Assessment Managers (APS6) and Regulatory Assessment Managers (APS5) are responsible for undertaking (or supporting) the comprehensive assessment of:

• Risk to compliance with relevant standards and legislation.

• Possible non-compliance with the relevant standards and legislation

• Applications involving higher education providers.

We currently have multiple ongoing and non-ongoing opportunities in our Regulatory Operations Division, and are looking for high-performing team members who are passionate about contributing to the excellence of Australian higher education. If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you!

• Organisation: Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 23 September 2026

• Job location: Melbourne or Canberra CBD (other locations may be considered)

Job description:

TEQSA has multiple ongoing and non-ongoing opportunities at the Executive Level 2 (EL2) and Executive Level 1 (EL1) classification levels.

An EL2 Director Regulatory Operations will draw on significant regulatory and public sector knowledge and experience to influence and set the strategic direction for the group they are responsible for. They will translate strategy into operational goals and standards, create plans, provide expert advice, make decisions based on professional judgement, manage risks, and have demonstrated experience in achieving results and business process improvement. The Director will be responsible for making regulatory decisions under TEQSA’s regulatory frameworks, as well as providing advice and guidance to the Executive Director, CEO, and Commission on other regulatory matters.

An EL1 Assistant Director Regulatory Operations will be accountable for providing leadership, coaching and direction to team members as well as developing and translating strategy into operational goals and standards. Consistent with TEQSA’s regulatory principles and risk-based approach, the Assistant Director will manage risks, collaborate extensively with stakeholders and prepare and quality assure reports for senior management and Commission on regulatory matters. The Assistant Director will also proactively identify sector and risk trends and use data and sector intelligence to inform regulatory activities and innovation projects.

• Organisation: Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 21 September 2026

• Job location: Melbourne

Job description:

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and highly capable professional to join the Regulatory Authority as a Strategic Advisor.

Reporting to the Regulator, the Strategic Advisor manages emerging issues and risks and supports the effective coordination of organisational priorities and accountabilities across the entity. The role provides strategic and technical advice on a broad range of entity-wide matters, drives priority projects and initiatives, supports quality assurance, and ensures timely and coordinated responses to complex and sensitive issues.

The successful candidate will bring significant experience in government, performance improvement, and sector and stakeholder engagement, together with a strong understanding of the Regulatory Authority's operating environment, challenges and opportunities. They will demonstrate strong judgement and leadership, with the ability to prioritise effectively, develop creative solutions to complex problems, and adapt in a high-pressure environment.

• Organisation: Social Services Regulator

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 22 September 2026

• Job location: Melbourne CBD

Job description:

• Assess reports, referrals and other information indicating possible non-compliance by organisations, sole traders and agencies with their obligations under the Worker Screening Act 2020 (Vic) and manage an allocated case load to agreed timeliness and quality standards.

• Conduct compliance monitoring and verification activity, including requesting, examining and assessing the records and information that organisations, sole traders and agencies are required to keep and provide.

• Gather, evaluate and record evidence to a standard that supports regulatory decision making, escalation and, where required, prosecution, applying sound evidence handling practice.

• Engage with organisations, sole traders and agencies and other duty holders to explain their obligations, resolve non-compliance and secure voluntary compliance, escalating matters where a stronger response is warranted.

• Organisation: Social Services Regulator

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 22 September 2026

• Job location: Melbourne CBD

Job description:

• Provides high level administrative support to the Social Services Regulator, including expert diary management, preparation of materials for the Regulator, coordination of internal and external executive meetings, and management of workflow of executive tasks and information requests.

• Ensures the smooth running of the executive office by assisting with tasks and projects.

• Works cooperatively with the Regulator, Office of the Regulator, executives, managers, Divisional Coordinators and SSR staff to provide a range of services to executives and team members and to support the Social Services Regulator’s goals, values, and behaviours.

• On behalf of the Regulator, liaise with executive support staff in the Minister's Office, as well as departmental staff and staff of public and private sector agencies to support the appropriate flow of relevant information.

• Promote and maintain strong relationships within the Social Services Regulator, across the Department of Family, Fairness and Housing, and with external stakeholders

• Organisation: Social Services Regulator

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 27 September 2026

• Job location: Melbourne CBD

Job description:

• Lead the worker screening compliance function, developing and delivering the compliance plan, priorities and programs of work that give effect to the Regulator's compliance and enforcement approach, and reporting on their delivery and impact.

• Lead, develop and manage a team of Senior Regulatory Officers and, through them, Regulatory Officers, setting expectations, allocating work and resources, managing performance, capability and wellbeing, and building regulatory practice through a period of significant change.

• Oversee complex and sensitive compliance investigations and assessments into suspected non-compliance by employers and agencies with their obligations under the Worker Screening Act 2020 (Vic), ensuring case work meets agreed timeliness, evidentiary and decision quality standards.

• Ensure regulatory responses, including statutory notices, warnings, infringement material and referrals, are proportionate, consistent and defensible, that recommendations for action are well reasoned and properly supported, and that high consequence, precedent-setting or sensitive matters are escalated to the Director.

• Partner with the Manager, Intelligence to set joint tasking and priorities, agree referral thresholds, urgency tiers and feedback arrangements, and design, deliver and evaluate targeted compliance programs and campaigns informed by the Branch's intelligence holdings.

• Organisation: Essential Services Commission

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 24 September 2026

• Job location: Melbourne CBD

Job description:

The Salesforce Test Analyst provides senior testing expertise for the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Registry, a Salesforce platform that supports the delivery of the VEU program. The role helps deliver reliable enhancements and releases by embedding quality across the software development lifecycle.

In this role, you will lead end-to-end testing across functional, regression, integration and user acceptance testing. You will develop reusable test assets, expand test automation and validate APIs and data flows between Salesforce and connected platforms.

This role provides the opportunity to shape testing standards, improve quality practices and support faster, lower-risk deployments. You will work closely with the Product Owner, Business Analysts, Developers and business stakeholders, while sharing your expertise and building testing capability across the team. Experience with Salesforce is required, while experience with MuleSoft, Copado CRT Automation, Postman and CI/CD pipelines would be highly regarded.

This is a fixed term position. The work location for this position is 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.