Operations Director National Labour Hire Project

The Regulator will be established under legislation (as a model law in Victoria that is legislatively applied or mirrored in other states and territories), implementing commitments made by the Australian Government to establish a single National Labour Hire licensing scheme. Victoria, as host jurisdiction, is responsible for the passage of the model law and for establishing the Regulator that will administer the Labour Hire licensing scheme. The role has broad responsibilities across a range of corporate services functions including people and culture, governance, finance, risk, audit and information management and technology. The Operations Director is part of the Executive Team and leads strategic and business planning.

About us

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.

Division/Group/Team

Industrial Relations Victoria (IRV) provides strategic industrial relations legislative, policy and technical advice to Government and departments. IRV engages with employers, employees and their representatives, to support a positive industrial relations environment and advocate for fair and secure work and gender pay equity.

Within IRV is the Private Sector Industrial Relations branch which provides expert advice and assistance to Government on private sector industrial relations matters.

About the role

This role will support the Lead Director in managing the project to establish a new independent statutory body - the National Labour Hire Regulator (Regulator) - with national application.

The Regulator will be established under legislation (as a model law in Victoria that is legislatively applied or mirrored in other states and territories), implementing commitments made by the Australian Government to establish a single National Labour Hire licensing scheme. Victoria, as host jurisdiction, is responsible for the passage of the model law and for establishing the Regulator that will administer the Labour Hire licensing scheme.

The role has broad responsibilities across a range of corporate services functions including people and culture, governance, finance, risk, audit and information management and technology. The Operations Director is part of the Executive Team and leads strategic and business planning.

The role will lead a multi-disciplinary implementation team and liaise closely through IRV across relevant departmental portfolio groups, externally with relevant jurisdictional regulatory and other agencies and with an Implementation Working Group (a group of senior officials from State, Territory and Commonwealth jurisdictions tasked with developing an Intergovernmental Agreement on Labour Hire licensing) to be established as well as support engagement with external stakeholders.

The role will report to the Lead Director, National Labour Hire Project, and it is expected that the implementation project will be oversighted by an implementation control board.  

About you

We are seeking applications from candidates with:  

• Strong experience in project management including completing projects on time, within budget and delivering high quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in leading, motivating and developing a professional team to deliver designated outcomes aligned to organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of ICT, financial management and governance frameworks, processes and systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively negotiate sensitive legislative and policy issues with a wide range of stakeholders, with demonstrated experience effectively managing the competing demands of diverse stakeholders, interest groups, and issues.
• A sound understanding of government legal, legislative and regulatory frameworks, requirements and processes.

Experience and qualifications

Experience and knowledge of laws relevant to Labour Hire law, including in a regulatory context, workplace and industrial relations laws, would be highly regarded, as would a degree in accounting/finance, economic, business, commerce (or similar).About our culture

We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.

The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.

How to apply

VPS employees and other JSE-eligible applicants are encouraged to apply on the Jobs & Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board.

For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact name at *********@dpc.vic.gov.au.

To apply, select the ‘Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience. Applications close at midnight, 19 March, 2024. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Careers team.

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