Manager, Compliance and Regulatory

Location
Melbourne VIC
 
Full job description
Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/028451A
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027.

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

The Department welcomes and encourages applications from diverse applicants, including First Peoples, refugees or asylum seekers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability. All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do. For more information about the department, please visit our website: www.DJSIR.vic.gov.au.
Manager, Compliance and Regulatory
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518 (Plus Superannuation)
Fixed term role: up to 30 June 2026
Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne CBD (flexibility may be available)
The Role
The Manager, Local Jobs First Compliance Regulatory, supports the Local Jobs First Commissioner to develop and implement appropriate compliance processes and systems, which includes education and raising awareness among stakeholders of the objectives of the Local Jobs First Policy.
The role is also responsible for managing engagement with and interpreting the results of audits conducted by Government agencies on delivery of their Local Jobs First contractual commitments and for the conduct of external investigations or other enforcement action where necessary.
The Manager of Compliance Regulatory will also interpret the Local Jobs First legislation to provide strategic advice on the exercise of the Commissioner's enforcement and regulatory powers.
The objectives of the Local Jobs First Compliance Regulatory program are to ensure that the Local Jobs First Policy is being appropriately applied by Government agencies and contractors in Victorian Government procurement to deliver on their Local Jobs First contractual commitments – which includes the provision of local industry goods and services in strategic Government contracts, and the employment of apprentices, trainees and cadets on Government construction projects.
A further objective is to enable the delivery of the Local Jobs First Policy by engaging with local industry stakeholders more broadly such as industry groups, employers and unions, to educate and raise awareness of the aims of the policy and an understanding of the legal and regulatory settings.
The Team
The position of Manager, Compliance and Regulatory, forms a part of the Office of the Local Jobs First Commissioner within the Industry, Trade and Investment group.
In August 2018, the Local Jobs First Act was enacted by the Victorian Parliament. The Act enshrined the Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP) the Major Projects Skills Guarantee (MPSG) and established the role of the Local Jobs First Commissioner. The Commissioner's role is to advocate on behalf of Victorian small and medium enterprises, as well as promoting the employment of apprentices, trainees and cadets on government projects. The Commissioner also oversees compliance of local content and job commitments entered into as part of the contractual arrangements for project delivery.
About You
The successful candidate for the role of Manager, Local Jobs First Compliance Regulatory, will be a demonstrated leader in a compliance and regulatory role, as well as have proven success in developing and implementing compliance processes and systems, and interpreting legislative requirements to provide strategic advice on the exercise of enforcement and regulatory powers.
The successful candidate will also have experience in the conduct or management of audits in regulatory settings, and the ability to work constructively across a broad range of stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes, as well as proven analytical and conceptual skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Are you?
An experienced senior leader operating within a regulatory framework?
Able to work across diverse stakeholders in a complex policy environment to deliver high quality work?
Process driven with attention to detail and a keen eye for system development and improvement?
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Moana Weir, Victorian Local Jobs First, Commissioner, on 0460 030 552 or moana.weir@localjobsfirst.vic.gov.au.
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 10 August 2025.
Applications close Sunday 10 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Posted
27 July 2025
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