Director School Regulation

1 week ago

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Education Full time $188,297 - $256,088 per year

Director School Regulation

Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority

Work that makes a difference to the lives of Victorians

The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) is the independent statutory authority responsible for ensuring that schools, employers of apprentices and trainees and providers of education and training meet quality standards.

Governed by an independent board that reports to the Minister for Education, the Minister for Skills and Tafe, and the Minister for Economic Growth, the VRQA helps support education and training in Victoria.

For more information about us visit Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority |

Your role

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer Schools, the Director Schools Regulation provides strategic guidance throughout the regulatory program lifecycle and drives compliance with minimum standards and the Child Safe Standards.

This key role is responsible for fulfilling significant duties including:

  • delivery of school and other provider reviews and reapprovals
  • strategic guidance and support to VRQA's approach to school sector regulation
  • cultivating strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
  • leading two teams and driving a values-based and positive culture of excellence

This is an ongoing role with a salary range of $188,297 - $256,088, offering hybrid work arrangements, meaningful and challenging work in an environment that encourages values-based leadership.

Please refer to the Position Description for more information about the role purpose, noting this position sits within the job family of Program Director.

About you

Key to your success in this role will be your:

  • trackrecord of achievement in leading project delivery within regulatory and legislative frameworks, or similar government context
  • demonstrated ability to synthesise information to drive critical thinking and problem solving
  • demonstrated influencing and stakeholder management skills
  • well-honed people management skills

Please refer to the Position Description for more information on the required capabilities and qualifications.

How to apply

Please submit a resume and a cover letter (no more than one A4 page). There is no requirement to make a separate statement in response to each of the key selection criteria, however the cover letter should provide an overview of how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the key selection criteria specified in the Position Description.

Please see the Position Description for other relevant information regarding the application process including pre-employment checks, privacy statement, and how to request reasonable adjustments.

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