Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $166,939 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6.2
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1935972
Why join us
At the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) we are not just about elections, we are about enabling all Victorians to actively participate in their democracy. The VEC conducts state and local council elections and is responsible for promoting public awareness and understanding of electoral issues in the Victorian community. Our goal is to be change ready and responsive to legislative changes and community expectations in a dynamic and complex operating environment.
We provide a values driven workplace culture with a passion for excellence and innovation in the services we provide. We offer a supportive environment that encourages professional development and provide opportunities to broaden your experience through internal working groups and committees across VEC branches.
Apply now to make a meaningful contribution to the democratic process.
About this opportunity
Reporting directly to the Director, Regulation, this role leads the VEC's electoral compliance function, which includes the VEC's regulatory obligations principally under the Electoral Act 2002 (Vic). The Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance oversees a team of specialist investigators and an intelligence cell and supports the team with their day-to-day work focused on progressing the VEC's compliance, enforcement and regulatory priorities.
This role is pivotal to the successful delivery of State elections and by-elections and is responsible for the end-to-end implementation and evaluation of the VEC's election field compliance model across Victoria. It provides strategic leadership, expert advice and overall project management, ensuring effective deployment and integration with electoral program governance, reporting and issue management frameworks. In addition, the role leads planning, coordination and implementation of Compulsory Voting enforcement activities following all election events.
About the team
The Electoral Integrity and Regulation (EIR) portfolio is led by the Assistant Commissioner, Electoral Integrity and Regulation and encompasses electoral integrity and policy support, legal services and regulatory activities.
The Portfolio is responsible for electoral policy, legal and legislative support functions ensuring high standards of electoral integrity, probity and conduct are maintained. It is also responsible for development, delivery and monitoring of the VEC's regulatory strategy, supported by effective regulatory governance.
The Portfolio, and the Branch within which this position sits, is also responsible for the engagement, liaison and regulatory services for candidates at state elections, political parties and other duty holders, including monitoring compliance with electoral, funding and disclosure obligations, and administration of the register of political parties and candidate nomination processes.
A day in the life of The Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance
The Senior Manager, Electoral Compliance leads the electoral compliance function of the VEC, which includes regulatory obligations under the Electoral Act 2002. Given the VEC's commitment to constructive compliance, the role enables and supports internal partners to administer their electoral compliance obligations consistently with best practice and drives progress against more complex, sensitive or serious non-compliance matters requiring action by the Electoral Compl
iance team.
The Senior Manager, Electoral Compliance oversees a team of specialist investigators and an intelligence cell and supports the team with their day-to-day work focused on progressing the VEC's compliance and enforcement priorities.
About you
How to apply
All applicants must complete the online application form and submit a current CV and a separate document with responses to Key Selection Criteria (KSC) 6.2, 6.2 and 6.8 as listed in the position description. Note that VEC can only accept applications lodged via the apply button which leads to the Victorian Government Careers log in and application process via Careers Vic.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday, 4 August 2026.
Diversity and inclusion
We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people to apply.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces with the people we employ, and at the ballot box with the people we serve. We aim to create a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and safe for all.
We understand that candidates may need adjustments in the recruitment process and/or workplace. For any questions or request for accommodations, please e-mail [email protected]
Pre-employment checks
Successful applicants will be required to satisfy character clearance requirements including, but not limited to, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and working with children check.
In accordance with Section 17A of the Electoral Act 2002, the VEC may ask applicants to disclose specific political activities that could compromise the perceived independence of the organisation. Learn more about disclosing political activities.
VEC contact details
For further information please contact Danielah Iacono, Director, Regulation at [email protected]