Manager, Policy and Business Case Development

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/SSR/761337

The Social Services Regulator is committed to strengthening protections and rights of vulnerable Victorians accessing social services.

The Social Services Regulator is a statutory authority that was established under the Social Services Regulations Act 2021 (the Act). The Act gives effect to a comprehensive new regulatory scheme that aims to keep Victoria’s social service users safe from harms such as abuse and neglect.

The purpose of the scheme is to:

- support the safe delivery of social services
- embed a new set of Social Service standards for all service providers
- ensure service providers understand their role in protecting the rights of social service users
- define roles and responsibilities of service providers
- give the Regulator monitoring and enforcement powers to respond to risks of harm
- improve information sharing between regulators so they can identify and respond to risks of harm
- replace the framework previously overseen by the Human Services Regulator

The scheme applies to prescribed services set out in the Social Services Regulations 2023 (Regulations). They include:

- Child protection services
- Community based child and family services
- Disability services
- Family violence services
- Homelessness services
- Out of home care services
- Secure welfare services
- Sexual assault services
- Supported residential services

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Executive Director, Child Safety Reforms Implementation, the Manager, Policy and Business Case Development will play a pivotal role in supporting the design and development of Child Safety Reforms at the Social Services Regulator.

The latest government announcements complement earlier commitments from government to bring the Victorian Disability Worker Commission and Disability Services Commission under the SSR. As part of the SSR's Child Safety Reforms project team, the Manager, Policy and Business Case Development will lead policy formulation, regulatory function design and service modelling, business case and budget bid development, and stakeholder engagement.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Drive the initial development and implementation design of major and complex strategic and operational activities to support the operationalisation of the Child Safety Reforms at the SSR, including the formulation of business cases, policy and budget bids.
- Provide clear strategic direction and leadership to align reform initiatives with the broader Child Safety Reforms and long-term public policy goals.
- Develop businesses cases to inform government of the costs and benefits realisation of Child Safety Reforms.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Departments, agencies and stakeholders, to ensure inclusive and informed policy development.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please contact SSR at Humanresources@ssr.vic.gov.au.

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

Applications close Friday 10 October 2025 at 11.59pm

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