Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: VG/DE/VECRA/1953910
About the Branch
Located across the four VECRA regions and the central office, the Operations Branch manages and supports regional teams to deliver VECRA's core regulatory work. The regional teams comprise authorised officers, compliance officers and support staff who assess and rate National Quality Framework (NQF) services against the National Quality Standard (NQS), conduct inspections to monitor compliance with the National Law, Children's Services Act and Child Safe Standards, as well as investigating alleged non-compliances.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated individual with strong attention to detail and a passion for meaningful work to support area-based teams within VECRA.
Supported by a comprehensive training program, the Operations Manager and other senior colleagues, the successful candidate will undertake a range of administrative, regulatory and compliance activities, including:
Attributes
To be successful in this role, you will have:
While you will ideally have experience in administration, compliance, investigations or working in an early learning environment. Candidates with suitably transferrable skills will be considered and are encouraged to apply.
Regional information and travel requirements
There is one ongoing VPS 3 positions based at our Bendigo office.
Compliance officers are required to travel within their designated work area and at times across the North Western Victoria region. Typical work arrangements include a balance of working independently while undertaking visits to early childhood education and care services, and working from the Bendigo office as part of a collaborative and inclusive team. The role may occasionally require planned overnight travel.
Applicants should be aware that travel and office attendance requirements are an inherent part of this role. By applying, you are confirming your willingness to meet these requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
Desirable: Relevant qualifications in compliance, regulation, business administration, early childhood education or similar.
Essential: Successful applicants will be required to hold a valid Victorian Working with Children's Check and Victorian driver's licence.
Further Information
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.
Your cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the capabilities outlined in the attached Position Description.
VECRA values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for VECRA, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the VECRA website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Donna Troy, Operations Manager via 03 4433 7562 or [email protected].
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to VECRA will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on 04 November 2026.