Executive Director, Land Registry Services (Ses2)

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Salary: $267,446 - $384,540

Occupation: Executive Management

Reference: VG/50927165/-

Leadership role responsible for Land Registry Services Division

Fixed term up to 5 years

Provide expert advice and support to the Chief Executive

The Executive Director, Land Registry Services is responsible for leading the Land Registry Services Division to deliver the government's objectives for land registry services. It also includes working closely with the commercial operator of the Land Registry Services concession and administration of those arrangements.

The Executive Director, Land Registry Services supports the Department of Transport and Planning Executive in building a high performing, capable, diverse and customer focused workforce and culture aligned to government priorities.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Group, you will be responsible for:

Ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality Land (and Water) Registry Services for the Victorian community whether provided directly (such as registration of land dealings and plan and subdivision services) or via the State's commercial operator for Land Registry Services.

Leading Victoria's implementation of a 100% digital registry including various reforms to current practices.

Participating in the Australian Registrars National Electronic Conveyancing Council.

Successfully managing complex contract management and day-to-day relationships with the private operator to ensure the delivery of land registry services and ongoing innovation of IT systems.

Contributing to the development of a strong organisational culture aligned with DTP values and aspirations.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Melissa Harris, Chief Executive, Land Use Victoria at melissa.harris@delwp.vic.gov.au or call 0417 100 306.

Applications close midnight on Friday 14 April 2023.

Other relevant information:
You must be a current Victorian Public Service (VPS) employee, employed on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis to be eligible to apply for this role. People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and contractors, are not eligible to apply.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. Recruitment is subject to the prospective employee confirming their vaccination status as up to date or providing evidence that they are medically exempt.

Please note: Due to Machinery of Government changes under Section 30 of the Public Administration Act (PPA), effective 1 January 2023, your employment will be with the Department of Transport and Planning. Corporate Services, including payroll, will be provided by Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action while a process for the formal transfer of staff in impacted areas is implemented.