The Commission is an independent statutory body that promotes improvement in policies and practices affecting the safety and wellbeing of Victorian children and young people. It has a particular focus on vulnerable children and young people. The Commission is also the regulator for the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme. The Commission supports flexible and hybrid working models.
The Commission is headed by the Acting Principal Commissioner, Meena Singh.
Please note that the Victorian Government has announced that the Reportable Conduct and Child Safe Standards functions will transfer from the Commission for Children and Young People to the Social Services Regulator. Whilst recruitment to this role will commence at the Commission for Children and Young People, it is anticipated that the role will be transferred to the Social Services Regulator in early 2026.
Do you have strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills and like working in a fast-paced team environment? This may be the role for you. The Case Manager has a key role in a risk-based approach to the management of notifications and investigation findings made by organisations under the Reportable Conduct Scheme (the Scheme). This includes applying an analytical focus to determine whether notifications are covered by the Scheme, validating critical information, identifying risks that prioritise the safety of children and young people and engaging with organisations to ensure compliance. The Case Manager will also respond to a range of enquiries about the Scheme by phone and email.
In this role you will:
- Work within a risk based environment to manage a case load by overseeing reportable conduct investigations undertaken by organisations subject to the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
- Prepare written analysis associated with an organisations investigation and in response to queries raised as part of the Commission's oversight of investigations and the management of incoming enquiries, phone calls and written correspondence.
- Engage with members of the public, including parents and carers about the Scheme
- Provide advice to organisations and others about the Scheme
About You
As our ideal candidate, you will:
- Possess sound analytical and problem-solving skills
- Have well developed verbal and written communication skills
- Be able to manage a range of competing priorities and work independently and as part of a team
- Have experience in a regulatory environment and/or in an organisation or area related to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
- Empathetic and able to work in a fast-paced environment
What we can offer you
- Flexible working arrangements
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Training and development opportunities.
- Free access to the building's lifestyle centre including a gym, secure bicycles storage, shower rooms with hair dryers, straighteners, ironing board and fresh towels
- Free Parcel Lockers
Applications close at 11.59 on Tuesday 11 November 2025.
How to Apply
Please include a resume and covering letter. There will be questions pertaining to a number of the position's Key Selection Criteria to which you are required to respond. There is no need to respond to the selection criteria itself. The Commission is committed to diversity and strongly encourages people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds, LGBTI+ people and people with disabilities.