Harms Program Lead

1 week ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Victorian Building Authority Full time

**Position overview**

The VBA is on a journey to embed a harms-based approach to regulation in all its activities._ _To best enable the embedding of a harms-based approach and support the VBA to deliver on the intent of its Regulatory Policy Statement, meet Better Regulation Victoria's_ _principles for good regulatory practice_ _and address the findings of the_ _Weir report, the VBA is taking a strategic, coordinated, joined-up approach to its regulatory activities.

This role with lead the development and delivery of repeatable and configurable activities that address specific areas of harm across four stages (Design, Deliver, Review, Improve) including:

- Design a plan to address the prioritised harm(s)
- Deliver the planned activity
- Improve program and continue to address harm through appropriate activities.

This role is pivotal in supporting the VBA to become a harms-based regulator. The remit spans the initial planning stages through to translating strategy and policy into cohesive delivery activities.

**What we are looking for**:

- Experience working in a harms-based regulatory environment and/or in a relevant industry profession and understanding of the workings of Government administrative processes.
- Tertiary qualifications in management, engineering, building, plumbing, risk management, policy, research, regulation, public administration or equivalent are desirable.
- Proven ability to provide expert advice and guidance to all areas of the business to identify processes, systems and activities that may need adjustment to enable harms-based regulation.
- Experience in co-design and development of harms-based regulatory activities, including supporting the development of clear objectives and expected outcomes, required collateral and tools.
- Prior experience maintaining oversight of delivery of harms activities to ensure they are meeting the intent of the Strategic Harms Program.

**About the organisation**

The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is the primary regulator of Victoria's building and plumbing industries, ensuring compliance with relevant laws that protect the Victorian community and promote confidence in the built environment. The VBA manages practitioner registration, monitors industry standards, and enforces compliance through inspections, investigations, and audits. It also supports industry professionals by providing guidance, education, and resources to uphold safety, durability, and sustainability in building and plumbing work. The VBA is committed to promoting accountability and continuous improvement, and plays a critical role in safeguarding Victoria's construction standards and ensuring quality outcomes for all Victorians.

**VBA Commitment**

We value and encourage flexibility for all, and so we support all our roles to be worked flexibly in some way, including part-time, to support a diverse, adaptive, and high-performing workforce. We encourage you to discuss flexible work options with the hiring manager during the recruitment process.

**How to apply**

We require you to upload:

- a detailed copy of your resume
- A cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you feel it aligns to the role.
- Include your licence as applicable**

**Important information

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