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
The Manager and Principal Advisor, Office of the Regulator provides high quality, expert advice, leadership and organisational, strategic and administrative support to the Regulator, Social Services Regulator (SSR), SSR executive team and broader organisation.
The Manager and Principal Advisor, Office of the Regulator successfully manages the high performing Office of the Regulator and all its functions including the coordination and provision of accurate, timely and strategic advice to the Regulator.
The role provides executive support in high level meetings and exposure to significant discussions and decisions. The position will be required to prepare reports, briefs, and other communication material. The role also leads various large and complex projects.
This role will be suited to a dynamic team-player and highly organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, project planning and problem-solving skills are a must for this role.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Provision of specialist high quality authoritative advice and sound policy recommendations to the Regulator, SSR executive team and broader organisation.
- Oversee the development of policy and initiatives that meet government and SSR objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
- Prepare and quality assure briefings, executive papers, correspondance, presentations, meeting papers and other documentation as required for the Regulator.
- Lead a team encompassing a broad range of organisational and administrative activities and functions of the Social Services Regulator including executive support, correspondence, quality assurance, workflow and approval management, record management and ministerial and executive services.
- Lead a range of administrative projects to develop and implement improvements to internal systems, processes, and operational procedures.
- Participate in strategic planning and contribute to strategic decision-making impacting on the SRR's operating environment, including the provision of advice to the Regulator, leadership team and broader workforce.
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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 at [email protected]. Please apply to submit your interest in this position.