Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/769412A
Social Services Regulator
The Social Services Regulator (SSR) is an independent statutory authority that exists to safeguard the rights of children and young people as well as people who use social services in Victoria.
The SSR regulates the Social Services Standards, the Child Safe Standards (for organisations without a sector specific co-regulator as well as the social services sector), and also administers the Worker and Carer Exclusion Scheme (WCES), Reportable Conduct Scheme (RCS) and Working with Children Clearance (WWC Clearance) scheme and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
The Social Services Regulator takes an integrated and intelligence driven approach to identifying, preventing and excluding unsafe people from working with children and young people, as well as ensuring organisations that work with children and young people keep children safe from abuse and harm by meeting the Child Safe Standards.
As a co-regulator of the Child Safe Standards, the Social Services Regulator works with other co-regulators of the Child Safe Standards including the Department of Health, Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA), Victorian Early Childhood Regulation Authority (VECRA), and Workforce Inspectorate Victoria to keep children safe from harm and abuse.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Executive Director, Safeguarding and Regulation, the Director will lead the Reportable Conduct Scheme Branch, provide strategic oversight of the scheme's operational delivery and embedding recent child safety reforms. The role will contribute to strengthening the Regulator's intelligence-led, risk-based approach to regulation.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Provide executive-level advice and oversight on the administration and delivery of the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
- Lead the continuous improvement of regulatory practices, policies, and procedures.
- Lead the branch through organisational change and reform, fostering a high-performing and accountable team.
- Develop data and intelligence-led approaches to identify emerging trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with peer regulators, government agencies and key stakeholders.
- Contribute to divisional and organisational strategy, executive leadership, and broader regulatory reform initiatives.
ABOUT YOU
You will bring executive-level experience in child safety, social services, law or regulation, with demonstrated strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and change management capabilities.
For more details, please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close Thursday 19 November 2026 at 11.59pm
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Director, Reportable Conduct Scheme in Melbourne employer: Social Services Regulator
As a Principal Advisor within our dynamic team, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our organisation is committed to employee growth, offering professional development opportunities and a clear pathway for career advancement. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a unique chance to contribute to meaningful reform initiatives while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
