Director, Compliance And Enforcement

Position details
The position is responsible for:

• advising the commission on setting the strategic direction of the Compliance and Enforcement functions, including establishing annual Compliance and Enforcement priorities.
• leading the Compliance and Enforcement group overall functioning, including:
• managing the effective recording of breach reports and complaints
• providing compliance guidance to industry
• developing strategic compliance projects
• overseeing investigations, including the exercise of compulsory investigative powers
• managing enforcement outcomes, including penalty notices, enforceable undertakings, civil litigation and criminal prosecutions.
• managing a group of approximately 22 staff, including 5 or 6 direct reports, to ensuring the effective management of the Compliance and Enforcement group's resources.
• overseeing the ongoing professional development of the Compliance and Enforcement group.

Applications must be made through the website by midnight, Thursday 22nd February 2024. For further information regarding the role please contact (Nathan Zhivov, Executive Director, Energy) on (03) 9032 1464 or Nathan.Zhivov@esc.vic.gov.au
About us
The Essential Services Commission is Victoria's independent economic regulator of essential services supplied by a range of industries. The commission's functions include:

• making regulatory decisions with respect to prescribed industries (including price determinations, licensing, customer protection and access disputes).
• undertaking reviews and providing advice to Ministers on a range of economic and regulatory matters.
• administering the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

Be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while offering flexible working arrangements that support different ways of working, while helping employees balance work and life. You'll be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities to undertake stimulating work, with opportunities for professional growth.
How to apply
Please include the following in your application:

• a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience relating to this opportunity
• a current resume

Please note this role will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory pre-employment screening including criminal records, qualification checks and a statutory declaration outlining any previous misconduct investigations.
You can apply by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fairness, diversity and respect. As such, we will respond to requests for reasonable adjustments from applicants with disabilities. If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact
We look forward to receiving your application.