Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/VECRA/1939260
An exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated regulatory professional with strong attention to detail and a passion for meaningful and impactful work. The Program Officer position sits within the Worker Suitability Team and supports the delivery of worker suitability register
As a Program Officer, you will provide high-quality operational and regulatory support across a range of worker suitability matters. You will exercise sound judgement to assess information, identify risks and issues, and contribute to recommendations regarding regulatory actions, including suspensions, prohibitions and other compliance responses.
The Program Officer will:
Experience
The ideal candidate will bring experience working within a regulatory environment and applying legislative, compliance or regulatory frameworks. They will possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex information, identify risks and issues, and make sound, timely and risk-based recommendations. Highly developed written communication skills are essential, including the ability to prepare high-quality briefs, reports, correspondence and decision-making documentation. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement and customer service capabilities, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. They will exercise a high level of integrity, discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive matters, work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, and demonstrate a strong commitment to child safety, wellbeing and the Victorian Public Sector Value
Attributes:
Qualifications
Essential: Experience working within a regulatory environment and in applying legal and regulatory frameworks
Essential: A valid Working with Children Check is required
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.
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
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.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about VECRA's operations and employment conditions can be located on the VECRA website.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Jorja Skaltsas, A/Manager Worker Suitability [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 14 August 2026