Assistant Manager Education And Compliance - Fixed Term

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/

The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is an independent statutory authority, whose primary function is to regulate members of the teaching profession.

About us

The VIT's vision is to ensure that Victorian learners have the best teachers. All our work focusses on raising the quality of teaching, and providing for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Be part of a workforce who share VIT's vision and are committed to contributing to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Are you experienced in delivering risk based regulatory processes? Do you flourish in a collaborative team environment? Are you an exceptional communicator with strong stakeholder management skills?

If you fit this profile, then you could join the dynamic Education and Compliance Team within the Teacher Engagement and Registration Branch at VIT.

About the role

The Assistant Manager role offers an outstanding career opportunity for a professional who is passionate about using their expertise to support VIT in its regulation of Victorian teachers.

With expert knowledge on regulatory compliance as it applies to education, strong presentation design and delivery skills and an advanced understanding of risk-based decision making, you will ensure VIT is well informed in effective education and compliance.

Be part of a forward-thinking, risk-based regulator where ideas and opinions are valued.

This role will require you to:

• contribute to the development and delivery of a risk-based business plan for the Education and Compliance team
• plan and conduct focused and timely compliance activities, including managing projects, undertaking complex audits and responding to inquiries
• prepare and deliver education sessions to teacher, employer, government and representative group stakeholders around teacher registration obligations, including employer co-regulatory obligations
• deliver risk-based compliance monitoring programs to ensure compliance with registration obligations
• prepare authoritative and high-quality reports briefs and correspondence on complex matters for decision makers analyse data from programs and systems to identify risks, issues and trends
• propose, plan and implement risk-based solutions and process improvements
• develop and maintain productive stakeholder relationships to promote compliance with registration requirements
• provide advice on the development of key policies and procedures within the Teacher Engagement and Registration Branch
• mentor and coach junior staff to promote professional growth, individual and team effectiveness, and efficiency
• identify and deliver specialist training to Teacher Engagement and Registration Branch
• work collaboratively across VIT to deliver outcomes aligned with the strategic plan
• undertake other duties as directed.

About you

You will have strong regulatory compliance experience combined with a highly organised approach and a proven track record in educating stakeholders to comply. In addition to this, as the successful candidate, you will have:

• demonstrated knowledge of risk-based regulatory practices and processes as they relate to compliance monitoring, compliance-based investigations and assisting duty holders to comply
• strong written, verbal and presentation skills (in-person and online), including the ability to present complex information for a range of internal and external stakeholders
• strong organisational awareness, and an ability use this to positively influence outcomes develop effective risk management practices
• highly developed project management skills, including ability to
  • design and implement systems and procedures
  • prioritise and define clear objectives
  • assess and monitor risk
  • review and evaluate the effectiveness of the outcomes.
• high-level interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster inclusive and positive relationships within and across teams

How to apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (no more than three pages) addressing the key selection criteri a outlined in the attached position description.

To discuss this role further, please contact Katie Franzone, Manager Education and Compliance, Teacher Engagement and Registration Branch on or by email at .

Recruitment and selection process

Our recruitment and selection process is based on the public sector employment principles and will include the following overarching principles

• our decisions will be based on merit - we will assess each applicant's skills, knowledge, attributes and qualifications objectively against the key selection criteria
• we will be fair, reasonable and equitable - we will provide equal employment opportunities
• we will be objective
• we will comply with our privacy obligations during the recruitment and selection process.

During the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be asked to submit to various assessment tools and pre-employment screenings. This may include consent to conduct a nationally coordinated criminal history check.