Senior Manager, Strategy and Risk

About this role

Senior Manager Strategy and Risk

• Full-Time, Ongoing
• VPS Grade 6.1 ($138,631 - $162,076 plus superannuation)
• Drive contemporary, risk-based regulation at the VEC

What you will be doing
Reporting directly to Director, Regulation this role will establish a new regulatory capability within the VEC's political funding, disclosure and registration (FDR) functions. Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing regulatory strategy across FDR functions.
• Developing a comprehensive approach to compliance monitoring, including provision of data analysis and insights to drive risk identification and assessment
• Providing strategic advice and analysis to senior executives.
• Establishing and overseeing the use of problem-based regulation.
• Collaborating with the regulatory services area of FDR to implement regulatory priority projects, working towards the VEC's regulatory objectives.
• Working with l stakeholders to promote information-sharing and support system improvements.

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated ability to lead strategy and risk functions within a complex regulatory setting.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality reporting and insights to inform decision-making at the executive level.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A deep understanding of risk-based regulatory practice, strategy and frameworks, with the ability to oversee projects that enhance regulatory outcomes and support electoral integrity.
• Commitment to the VEC's core values.

How to apply
All applicants must submit:

• a current CV and
• a separate document with responses to Key Selection Criteria (KSC) 6.1 to 6.8 (inclusive)
• Applications should be lodged online via the Apply Now button (below). The VEC can only accept applications lodged via Victorian Government Careers website.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 15 July 2025.

We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people to apply. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces with the people we employ, and at the ballot box with the people we serve. We aim to create a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and safe for all. We understand that candidates may need adjustments in the recruitment process and/or workplace. For any questions or request for accommodations, please e-mail PeopleMailbox@vec.vic.gov.au. Successful applicants will be required to satisfy character clearance requirements, including but not limited to Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and working with children check. In accordance with Section 17A of the Electoral Act 2002, the VEC may ask applicants to disclose specific political activities that could compromise the perceived independence of the organisation. Learn more about disclosing political activities.

VEC contact details
For further information please contact Lucy Barrow, Director Regulatory Services, 0447 577 600 or lucy.barrow@vec.vic.gov.au