Senior Regulatory Officer – Worker Suitability

About the role

The Victorian Early Childhood Regulatory Authority (VECRA) is recruiting a Senior Regulatory Officer (Grade VPS 5) for its Worker Suitability Team in Melbourne. The team delivers worker suitability regulatory functions, including assessing individuals who may pose a risk to children, and oversees the integrity of the Early Childhood Workforce Register through compliance and assurance programs. The role is full-time, ongoing, paid $116,413-$140,849.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct risk-based assessments of worker suitability matters and prepare recommendations and supporting documentation for regulatory actions such as suspensions and prohibitions
• Contribute to compliance and assurance programs that improve the accuracy and integrity of the Early Childhood Workforce Register
• Build relationships with internal teams and external co-regulators such as the Victorian Institute of Teaching and the Social Services Regulator
• Prepare briefs, decision documentation, correspondence and reports for different audiences
• Support initiatives raising sector awareness of worker suitability obligations under the National Law and Child Safe Standard 6, including child-safe recruitment, induction, training and ongoing oversight of workers and volunteers

Required profile

• Experience in a regulatory environment applying legal and regulatory frameworks
• A valid Working with Children Check
• Strong writing and communication skills, able to write clear, defensible decisions for executives and delegates
• Discretion, integrity and sound judgement in risk-based assessments

Preferred applicants may be asked to complete a police check. Applications close 24 November 2026; applicants submit a CV and a two-page cover letter.