Team Leader, Regulated Services

**About the role**:
The Team Leader provides expert regulatory advice related to various health regulatory sectors (including Assisted Reproductive Treatment, Human Tissue and Child Safe Standards). Working across the different sectors, the Team Leader will use their knowledge and experience to support and administer the team's regulatory functions and monitor and enforce compliance in accordance with the relevant legislation. Reporting to the Manager
- Regulated Services, you will work in a small and busy team that provides advice to senior executives in the Department and the Minister for Health on various regulatory issues and administer legislation and regulations across various health regulatory sectors.

As a key member of the Health Regulator Branch, you will be required to work with and lead other team members as well as other teams across the branch on a range of regulatory and investigative matters to enable the Department to meet its regulatory obligations and to provide oversight for the safety and quality of various sectors.

**About us**:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

**About you**:
**Role Accountabilities**

Assessment & Resolution - Conduct desktop and onsite assessments of regulated entities, preparing reports, advice and correspondence as required and taking essential regulatory action when non-compliance is identified.

Operations & Compliance
- Ensure operational and practice initiatives meet the strategic directions for managing and delivering high-quality services.
- Formulate compliance and evaluation strategies to address specific issues related to the effective provision and implementation of required outcomes.

Research & Monitoring
- Undertake high-level research and investigations into service delivery issues, risks and trends impacting on achieving key business objectives, policy initiatives and operational imperatives.
- Monitor and analyse the implementation and delivery of practical and policy initiatives.

Risk Management - Lead in the development of a risk-based regulatory approach to legislation that is managed and administered by the Branch.

**Qualifications / Specialist Expertise**

**Qualifications**:

- Current Victorian driver's licence
- Certificate IV in Government Investigations
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g. regulation, law, or Ahpra registered health professional - nurse/paramedic; or other relevant science qualifications) would be highly regarded.

Specialist Expertise
- Experience in regulatory and public policy work as well as knowledge of relevant government legislation.
- Specialist knowledge of Assisted Reproductive Treatment and Human Tissue, including clinical/science expertise would advantageous.

Additional Requirements - This role may include
- Periods of out-of-business hours work (Weeknights & Weekends)
- Travel to regional and remote areas

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

**How to apply**:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the 'Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

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