Project Manager, Child Safety Reforms

3 hours ago

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing Full time $104,000 - $130,000 per year

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Executive Director, Child Safety Reforms, the role will be pivotal in guiding transformational change, driving government's Child Safety reform agenda and shaping the future direction of the Social Services Regulator (SSR) through providing project management oversight, monitoring and reporting.

On 20 August 2025, the Victorian Government announced a Child Safety Overhaul, which included accepting all 22 recommendations of an independent Rapid Child Safety Review. As part of the overhaul, government announced changes to the Social Services Regulator which includes bringing the Working with Children Check (WWCC), the Reportable Conduct Scheme and Child Safe Standards under one roof.

The announcements complement earlier commitments from government to bring the Victorian Disability Worker Commission and Disability Services Commission under the SSR.

The position manages a team tasked with provided project management support that enables the development and implementation of major and complex strategic and operational activities to support the operationalisation of the Child Safety Reforms at the SSR, to ensure ongoing delivery of effective and efficient safeguarding activities that are aligned with SSR objectives and whole-of-government priorities.

The role will work closely with DFFH and other departments to implement and embed the reforms.

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 HR at

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

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