Description:
- Play a key leadership role in Resources Victoria
- Support industry and future economic development
- Implement a forward-thinking, contemporary regulatory ethos
Resources Victoria's mission is to facilitate informed and responsible earth resources exploration, development, extraction, and rehabilitation, through our applied geoscience, policy, engagement, and regulation. Our priorities are to increase investment in Victoria's earth resources, including new critical minerals, build confidence in the performance of the sector and its regulation, and to secure the supply of quarry materials essential for new infrastructure and construction.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director, Regulatory Operations is responsible for leading Victoria's resources and mining industry regulatory function. You will plan and deliver risk-based engagement, education, regulation, and enforcement programs; ultimately providing authoritative advice on issues relating to permits and licensing in the earth resources. Implementing strategies to enhance effective community engagement, including providing advice on the changing nature of stakeholders in the mining, extractives and petroleum industries, you will lead the performance of people through strengthening capability and engagement, while championing a diverse, safe, inclusive culture aligned with Resources Victoria's values.
As contemporary leader, you have demonstrated experience leading diverse regulatory teams within government, regulatory environment, or a large complex organisation. You are well respected for your ability to set strategic direction, deliver regulatory reform, and service delivery outcomes while building a responsive workforce culture within a complex changing operating environment. Your effective engagement and ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders across industry and government will put you in good stead to provide strategic advice on complex matters and regulatory frameworks.
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This is a fixed term position available for a period of up to 5 years. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available.
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 or call Natasha Diamond on 0412 822 348 or Louis Rogers-Ross on 0448 540 617. Please note that for this vacancy, all applications will be screened by Davidson.
Applications close at midnight on Friday, 30 May 2025.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.