Fulltime - Ongoing

Melbourne CBD | Hybrid working

Salary range Grade 5: $110,050 - $133,151 (new salary range undet VIT's Enterprise Agreement)

Help shape a new specialist function that strengthens child safety, supports fair regulatory outcomes, and influences fitness to teach decisions across Victoria.

Our investigations team plays a critical role in protecting children and maintaining public confidence in the teaching profession through the assessment an investigation of matters relating to professional conduct and ethics.

About the role

This is a newly created role that will provide specialist expertise in the assessment and management of impairment matters, supporting regulatory decisions relating to fitness to teach.

As the Regulatory Adviser (Impairments), you will serve as the organisation's specialist advisor on impairment-related matters, supporting investigators, leaders and stakeholders in navigating complex cases where impairments may impact a teacher's fitness to teach.

You will provide expert guidance on impairment assessments, clinical evidence, legislative interpretation, risk management and regulatory strategy. You will also play a key role in strengthening VIT's organisational capability through coaching, training, quality assurance and policy development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and support on impairment-related investigations and fitness to teach matters.
• Guide investigators in applying trauma-informed, culturally responsive and disability-aware approaches.
• Assess complex matters, identify risks, and contribute to regulatory decision-making and case triage.
• Advise on independent clinical assessments and interpret medical and expert evidence.
• Develop proportionate regulatory strategies that support child safety and appropriate teaching practice outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefs, recommendations and correspondence on complex matters.
• Coach and support investigators and colleagues, providing quality assurance and capability development.

About you

You are a trusted specialist with experience working in complex regulatory, investigative, health, legal, clinical, or risk-based environments. You bring the ability to analyse complex information, exercise sound judgement and provide practical, evidence-based advice in matters involving impairment and fitness for practice.

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed, person-centred and culturally responsive approaches.
• Strong report writing and communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Experience reviewing, interpreting or working with clinical, psychological or medical reports.

Why join us

At VIT, you will be part of an organisation that makes a meaningful contribution to the public interest by supporting quality teaching and promoting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We offer

• flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, with staff working from the office a minimum of two days per week
• supportive leadership and professional development opportunities
• a positive and connected workplace culture
• a range of leave options
• social club activities that support connection and wellbeing
• free, confidential 24-hour counselling and support for staff and their immediate families through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• an A grade office in the Melbourne CBD with modern facilities including on-site gym, showers and bike storage
• ergonomic desk assessments
• annual flu vaccination rebates.

How to apply

This is a unique opportunity to influence regulatory practice, shape policy and build organisational capability in an area of growing importance.

Please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience against the following two key selection criteria mentioned in the PD. 

KSC 1 Extensive experience in clinical mental health, impairment assessment, fitness-for-work assessment or practitioner health.

KSC 5 - Knowledge or experience in assessing or supporting individuals with a diagnosis of a mental health condition or substance dependency. 

Recruitment and selection process

As part of the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be required to participate in assessment activities and complete pre-employment screening checks. These may include consent to a nationally coordinated criminal history check and other checks relevant to the role.

Applications close: 5 November 2026