Manager Regulatory Operations Port Phillip

Take on a key leadership position in the Conservation Regulator’s Regulatory Operations Branch, with responsibility for the Port Phillip region and influence across our statewide work.

In this fast-paced, varied role, you’ll lead a regional team delivering education, compliance and enforcement across wildlife, public land use and fire prevention. You’ll turn intelligence and risk assessments into targeted action, oversee regional wildlife authorisations and make complex regulatory decisions, balancing emerging issues with planned compliance programs.

Working closely with regulatory partners and communities, you’ll build effective relationships, strengthen compliance and help prevent environmental harm. Alongside fellow leaders, you’ll contribute to branch-wide priorities and improvements in how we regulate.

We’re looking for a collaborative, decisive leader who develops people, exercises sound judgement and provides clear direction when priorities compete. You’ll foster a safe, inclusive and accountable team culture and bring the strategic perspective and operational focus to turn priorities into results.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of conservation regulatory legislation, policy and implementation.
• Well-developed analytical and risk assessment skills
• Good knowledge of health and safety risk assessment relating to regulation work.
• Skills in business process mapping and design.
• Analytical assessment and evaluation skills

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Knoxfield (Negotiable within Port Phillip Region)

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.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 22 November 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History 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.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.