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• Organisation: Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal

• Job type: Full-time

• Job closing date: 8 July 2026

• Job location: Sydney CBD

Job description:

IPART is recruiting two ongoing Director roles within our Regulation & Compliance division, leading specialist teams that support safe, reliable and sustainable energy outcomes for the people of NSW.

The Director, Energy Networks Regulation will oversee licensing, compliance and stakeholder engagement across NSW’s electricity networks, while the Director, Energy Sustainability Schemes will lead compliance oversight of accredited providers through audits, investigations and assurance activities.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Regulation & Compliance, these senior leadership roles will provide strategic advice, guide risk-based regulatory approaches, and work closely with co-regulators, policy makers and stakeholders to support robust, impartial decision making.

We are seeking experienced senior leaders with strong judgement, regulatory or compliance expertise, and the ability to lead high-performing teams through complex policy, technical and stakeholder issues. Experience in the energy sector is desirable but not essential; a genuine interest in improving energy outcomes in NSW is important.

• Organisation: Social Services Regulator

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 8 July 2026

• Job location: Melbourne CBD

Job description:

The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst will be responsible for understanding the system and data needs of the Social Services Regulator (SSR) and translating them into effective solutions. They will work closely with stakeholders to ensure data is effectively collected, stored, processed and made available for analysis and decision making. This role is suited for individuals who enjoy problem-solving and have a passion for data, technology and its application in real-world scenarios.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Design conceptual and logical data models, defining data structures and relationships

• Design scripts and tools to automatically extract large volumes of data from data sources to improve efficiency and availability.

• Define data flow, usage and integration processes within the organisation.

• Ensures data is managed according to relevant government frameworks and policies, promoting data quality and security.

• Evaluates and recommends appropriate technologies for data management, storage and analysis

• Organisation: ReturnToWorkSA

• Job type: Full-time

• Job closing date: 10 July 2026

• Job location: Adelaide, SA

Job description:

As Principal Investigator, you will lead complex investigations into suspected non-compliance and offences under the Return to Work Act, applying advanced investigative techniques and legislative expertise. The role involves gathering and assessing evidence, managing prosecution processes, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders, including our claims agents, external investigations providers, legal providers and law enforcement. You will also deliver investigative expertise to the Return to work Scheme, contribute to enforcement strategy, process improvement, and the development of best-practice investigation approaches.

• Organisation: Energy Safe Victoria

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 12 July 2026

• Job location: Melbourne

Job description:

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the General Manager – Regulatory Operations provides strategic leadership across Energy Safe’s largest operational division.

The role is responsible for leading regulatory operations, compliance, enforcement, approvals, audits and inspections across Victoria’s electricity, gas, pipeline and renewable energy sectors. The position ensures regulatory powers are exercised effectively, proportionately and in accordance with legislative obligations, while driving strong safety outcomes and organisational performance.

Leading a significant operational workforce with seven direct reports and approximately 120 employees, the General Manager will oversee regulatory decision-making, stakeholder engagement, incident response, risk-based compliance activities and enforcement programs across a broad and complex regulatory landscape.

As a key executive leader, the role will work closely with Commissioners, government stakeholders, regulated entities and industry leaders to strengthen safety outcomes, improve compliance and support Victoria’s energy transition.

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• Organisation: Social Services Regulator

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 12 July 2026

• Job location: Melbourne CBD

Job description:

Reporting to the Manager, Regulatory Operations & Compliance, the role is focused on the oversight and delivery of the team's enforcement and investigatory capabilities, providing local advice to the Social Services Regulator on complex investigations in the event of notifiable or high-risk issues, and liaising with regulated entities where required. This role is expected to have expertise in understanding and applying principles of risk-based regulation relevant to the regulatory activities for which their team is responsible.

• Organisation: Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA)

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 14 July 2026

• Job location: Melbourne

Job description:

The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority is seeking an experienced and collaborative Director, Regional Operations.

The Director of Regional Operations will be responsible for ensuring Authorised Officers are equipped to exercise their powers consistently, confidently, and in accordance with legislative requirements and VECRA's regulatory position statement.

The Director will be a critical member of VECRA's Executive Management Group and engage constructively and collaboratively across all parts of VECRA.

The role is based in Melbourne CBD and regular travel across Victoria will be a critical and expected part of the role.

The Director, Regional Operations is responsible for leading VECRA's frontline regulatory operations across designated regions and ensuring the effective delivery of regulatory services under the National Quality Framework and relevant education and care services legislation.

The role provides strategic and operational leadership for regional regulatory teams responsible for service oversight, regulatory monitoring, quality assessment activities, complaints management, incident response, provider engagement, and regulatory interventions. The Director ensures regulatory activities are risk-based, consistent, child-centred, and aligned with VECRA's regulatory objectives.

As a member of the Executive Management Group, the Director contributes to organisational strategy, regulatory effectiveness, and the continuous improvement of regulatory services across the early childhood education and care sector.

For more details regarding this position please see the position description.

• Organisation: Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA)

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 15 July 2026

• Job location: Melbourne

Job description:

VECRA is seeking an experienced and collaborative Director of Governance and Corporate support.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director, Governance and Corporate Support is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of VECRA's governance and corporate functions, including governance, risk, finance, human resources (HR), business planning, policy, accommodation and facilities, as well as priority projects. The Director leads a branch comprising several specialist teams, ensuring integrated service delivery and organisational capability that enables VECRA to fulfil its

regulatory responsibilities with integrity, accountability, and excellence.

Duties include:

• Continue to build and develop VECRA's governance frameworks, performance reporting, and risk management systems in line with legislative obligations and the standing directions.

• Drive continuous improvement across VECRA, ensuring corporate services are efficient, future-focused, and responsive to regulatory priorities.

• Build strong partnerships across VECRA and the Department of Education as well as with external stakeholders to enhance transparency, integrity, and service outcomes.

• A strong focus on the continuation of high-quality recruitment, training and induction of staff and roles within the branch

• Oversee and drive priority projects, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant delivery to meet legislative, regulatory, and departmental requirements

• Represent VECRA at various internal and external working groups and national forums

For more details regarding this position please see the position description.

• Organisation: Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA)

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 15 July 2026

• Job location: Melbourne

Job description:

The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority is seeking an experienced and collaborative Chief Information Officer to lead strategic technology initiatives that support the safety, wellbeing and quality of early childhood education across Victoria.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) provides strategic leadership and oversight of VECRA's information and communications technology (ICT) function. The CIO is responsible for the development of VECRA's IT and digital road map, implementation and continuous improvement of technology systems, data and records management governance frameworks, and IT projects and digital initiatives that support effective regulatory operations.

Duties include:

• Lead the Technology and Information Branch in delivering high quality services to our staff

• Oversee all ICT-enabled solutions across VECRA and ensure the effective and efficient operation of the existing technology footprint to enable the delivery of VECRA.

• Build strategic relationships and partner with the Information Management and Technology Division in the Department of Education as well as Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) ensuring efficiencies and management of shared risk and project delivery.

• Establish an enterprise-level architecture, and road map for VECRA's digital transformation, including the implementation of a case management system in line with the strategic direction of

• Drive the digital reform program for VECRA, bringing innovative thinking and collaborative problem-solving to create contemporary digital curriculum and assessment solutions.

• Lead records reform to establish new enterprise-wide records management strategy and policy.

For more details regarding this position please see the position description.

• Organisation: Social Services Regulator

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 15 July 2026

• Job location: Melbourne CBD

Job description:

The Team Leader is responsible for the operational performance of the Social Services Regulator’s (SSR) Reportable Conduct Scheme (RCS) functions. The Team Leader is responsible for providing authoritative and consistent advice to the RCS Branch and the SSR's leadership team on individual RCS matters and driving improvements in organisations’ child safety systems. This can involve researching approaches in other jurisdictions, and by other regulators, as well as engaging with internal and external stakeholders. The role also involves liaison within the SSR and across government to ensure an integrated effort that reduces duplication.

• Organisation: Social Services Regulator

• Job type: Full Time

• Job closing date: 26 July 2026

• Job location: Ballarat

Job description:

The role of Manager, Assessment is to lead and manage a team of Senior Review and Assessment Officers. The Manager, Assessment is accountable for ensuring consistent output of high quality and timely assessments by their teams.

The position is part of the leadership team in the Operational Management area of the Worker Screening Branch.

Please note: this is a Fixed term (2 years) - full time position.

• Organisation: Economic Regulation Authority

• Job type: Contract/Temporary

• Job closing date: 29 July 2026

• Job location: Perth

Job description:

Reporting to the Deputy CEO, Regulation, you will be trusted advisers to the ERA’s Executive and Governing Body (Board), providing clear, evidence‑based advice on regulatory matters. The roles involve close engagement with industry, government and other regulators, with a focus on improving regulatory effectiveness, strengthening analytical capability and supporting the energy transition in Western Australia.

The Executive Director, Access will lead the ERA’s three Access Teams - Rail, Gas and Electricity. This role is responsible for overseeing third-party access to network services ensuring access arrangements are administered fairly, transparently and efficiently in line with regulatory frameworks.

The Executive Director, Licensing, Compliance and Customer Protection will lead the ERA’s Licensing and Customer Protection team, Monitoring and Licence Compliance team and the Alternative Electricity Services Team. Ensuring licensees meet their regulatory obligations, drive effective compliance and enforcement action where required, and uphold strong customer protection outcomes.