The Social Services Regulator is committed to strengthening protections and rights of vulnerable Victorians accessing social services.
The Social Services Regulator is a statutory authority that was established under the Social Services Regulations Act 2021 (the Act). The Act gives effect to a comprehensive new regulatory scheme that aims to keep Victoria’s social service users safe from harms such as abuse and neglect.
The purpose of the scheme is to:
- support the safe delivery of social services
- embed a new set of Social Service standards for all service providers
- ensure service providers understand their role in protecting the rights of social service users
- define roles and responsibilities of service providers
- give the Regulator monitoring and enforcement powers to respond to risks of harm
- improve information sharing between regulators so they can identify and respond to risks of harm
- replace the framework previously overseen by the Human Services Regulator.
The scheme applies to prescribed services set out in the Social Services Regulations 2023 (Regulations). They include:
- Child protection services
- Community based child and family services
- Disability services
- Family violence services
- Homelessness services
- Out of home care services
- Secure welfare services
- Sexual assault services
- Supported residential services.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Social Services Regulator and as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Executive Director, Legal and Internal Review (General Counsel) is responsible for a providing senior executive leadership and strategic direction in legal and legal-related matters in the Social Services Regulator (SSR).
The Executive Director, Legal and Internal Review (General Counsel) leads the SSR's Legal and Internal Review Division in providing a full suite of legal services including, but not limited to the following:
- providing expert, timely and practical legal advice to the Regulator and the Executive
- providing, or managing, legal representation for the SSR in litigation, coronial investigations and inquests, Royal Commissions and any other inquiry or investigation.
- providing representation for the Regulator in matters as required.
- overseeing the internal review program and processes
- managing relationships with external legal providers and the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA).
- contributing to organisational strategy, governance and decision-making as a key member of the Executive Team.
This position provides thought leadership on scheme reform issues and identifies continuous improvement opportunities in our regulatory and policy settings.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please contact SSR HR at [email protected].
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.