The Commission is an independent statutory body that promotes improvement in policies and practices affecting the safety and wellbeing of Victorian children and young people.
It has a particular focus on vulnerable children and young people.
The Commission is also the regulator for the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
The Commission supports flexible and hybrid working models.
Department: Commission for Children and Young People Reporting to the Manager Regulatory Compliance, the Senior Compliance Officer takes a lead role in delivering the CSS compliance program, including implementing the risk assessment framework, working with co-regulators, undertaking compliance audits and compliance and enforcement actions, and providing advice on issues relating to the implementation of the CSS.
The role requires that the person is trained and appointed as an Authorised Officer (AO) for the purposes of Part 6 Division 3 of the Act and will be required to conduct remote and field-based inspections.
As Authorised Officers, the Senior Compliance Officer must complete a Certificate IV in Government Investigations and successfully complete the initial and ongoing Authorised Officer training program.
In this role you will: Assist in the development and delivery of the Commission's compliance program.
Lead the development and implementation of compliance strategies and initiatives to deal with complex sectors, organisations and child safety issues and drive improvements in child safety.
Provide authoritative verbal and written advice and recommendations to the Manager, Regulatory Compliance and the Senior Leadership Team on emerging issues informed by data analysis.
Assist in developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with co-regulators and other stakeholders across all levels of government and non-government organisations.
Develop collaborative working relationships with Commission staff and key stakeholders.
Lead compliance action with organisations required to comply with the Standards including exercising powers as an Authorized Officer under the Act.
About You As our ideal candidate, you will have: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to produce high quality written material.
Capacity to set priorities and maintain constructive behaviours within a complex, busy and quickly changing environment.
A demonstrated collaborative approach to work, including through seeking input and ideas for your own work and contributing to the achievement of team and Commission goals.
A track record of demonstrating initiative and taking responsibility for your actions.
A high level of integrity and commitment to the public interest and the positive experience and safety of children in organisations.
A genuine interest in the development of others and success of the team and the Commission.
What we can offer you: Flexible working arrangements.
A friendly and supportive working environment.
Training and development opportunities.
How to Apply: Please include a resume and covering letter.
There will be questions pertaining to a number of the position's Key Selection Criteria to which you are required to respond.
There is no need to respond to the selection criteria itself.
Commitment to Diversity: The Commission is committed to diversity and strongly encourages people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds, LGBTI+ people and people with disabilities.
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