Manager- Regulatory Policy Reform

3 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time

Manager - Regulatory Policy Reform
- Salary Range: $157,356 - $180,115 (Plus Superannuation)
- Tenure: Fixed Term to 30 June 2025
- Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
- Usual work location: 121 Exhibition St Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role
Are you passionate about shaping the future of the Apprenticeship and Traineeship sector? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced regulatory reform professional to lead a transformative journey that will improve safety and quality outcomes for apprentices and trainees right across Victoria. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead regulatory reform projects that will enhance regulatory powers and capabilities to ensure apprentices and trainees are equipped with the skills they need to thrive in today's competitive landscape.
As a leader within a dedicated project team, you will drive the development and implementation of innovative regulatory solutions that are not only comprehensive but also practical and effective. Your work will play a crucial role in supporting apprentices and trainees, ensuring their experiences are of the highest quality. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to implement the recommendations from the Apprenticeship Taskforce's Final Report, which outlines key reforms needed to modernise the sector.
**Accountabilities include**:

- Lead the regulatory reform policy work associated with implementation of the Apprenticeship Taskforce recommendations.
- Manage and oversee project work including the planning, implementation and delivery of a range of regulatory reform activities.
- Proactively identify and act on emerging risks, issues, and opportunities to deliver project outcomes and effectively managing contributions from team members and external collaborators and stakeholders.
- Support the Project Director in their management and coordination of inter-departmental governance and executives to achieve strategic alignment.

The Team
The position of Manager - Regulatory Policy Reform forms a part of the Strategic Skills Projects Branch within the Skills and Employment Group.
The Strategic Skills Projects Branch (SSP) responds to key skills and employment priorities and election commitments delivering key strategic cross cutting projects through agile project teams. Projects include, leading the government response and implementation of the recommendations from the Apprenticeships Taskforce and development of the business case and implementation plan for the creation of the SEC Centre of Training Excellence (SEC CoTE), paving the way for its establishment.
About You
**To be successful in this role, you will have**:

- Deep knowledge and experience in regulatory and legislative policy reform.
- Skills in the formulation and communication of policy options and recommendations.
- Political sensitivity and project management nous.

Further Information
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.
How to Apply
Applications close at 23:59pm on 29 September 2024.



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