Are you a seasoned leader with a passion for regulatory excellence? The Wage Inspectorate is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Director to join our team. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing compliance monitoring and investigations, ensuring adherence to the legislation we administer.

Key responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Translate strategic objectives into actionable workplans for your team, driving the achievement of key outcomes.
• Operational Excellence: Proactively manage operational risks and ensure best practice in regulatory policies, processes, and practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership to achieve cross-organisational operational outcomes in line with strategic goals.
• Team Development Shape and lead high-performance teams, fostering a positive culture within a regulatory environment.

About you

• Experienced Leader: Proven track record in leading high-performance teams in a regulatory setting.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of regulatory best practice and operational policies.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to translate strategy into effective operational plans.
• Collaborative: Strong ability to work with senior leadership to achieve organisational goals.

Why join us?

• Impactful Work:  Play a crucial rule in delivering our vision to create productive and prosperous workplaces for all Victorians
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career development within the Wage Inspectorate.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and supportive team culture.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding leadership role, we want to hear from you!

How to apply:

To be considered for this position applicants must submit:

• a resume
• a cover letter - addressing the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Applications close Sunday 30th of March 2025. 

Other relevant information:

• Preferred candidates quired to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form along with a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. 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.
• Victorian Public Sector employees and other JSE-eligible applicants will receive priority consideration for this role and must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE).
• The Wage Inspectorate actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at The Wage Inspectorate can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.
• The Wage Inspectorate is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the agencies obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this the Wage Inspectorate has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all employees be fully vaccinated.