ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is an independent statutory authority, whose primary function is to regulate members of the teaching profession.

The VIT’s vision is to ensure that Victorian learners have the best teachers. All our work focusses on raising the quality of teaching, and providing for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where the full potential of all employees is reached and our differences are embraced. The VIT supports and enables employees to work safely in a discrimination-free environment and enjoy equal opportunities.

By joining the team at VIT, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on people and their development.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Consultative leadership team who cares about staff, and actively supports career and professional development
• Positive and active social culture
• Access to a wide variety of leave options and salary packaging arrangements
• Strong commitment to equity, including through a comprehensive Gender Equity Action plan
• Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• ‘A grade' office building with 4.5-star energy rating and modern end-of-trip facilities – only minutes from Southern Cross station.

Be part of a workforce who share VIT’s vision and are committed to contributing to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• 1 x ongoing vacancy, 1 x fixed-term 3-year vacancy

Are you an exceptional communicator with experience in stakeholder engagement? Do you enjoy working as part of a dedicated and diverse team with a passion for child safety?

If you fit this profile, then you could join the dynamic Professional Conduct Branch at VIT with an exciting and challenging mandate to enable quality teaching and provide for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

The Conditions Officer role offers an outstanding career opportunity for a professional who is passionate about using their expertise to support VIT in its regulation of Victorian teachers. With knowledge of stakeholder engagement, analysing and evaluating large volumes of information, and detailed report writing, the role will ensure VIT upholds standards of high-quality teaching and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.

Be part of a forward-thinking, risk-based regulator where ideas and opinions are valued.

This role will require you to:

• Effectively manage processes relating to conditions imposed on the registration of teachers, including monitoring compliance, analysing and evaluating information, preparing briefs on complex issues, developing recommendations for decision makers and driving continuous improvement initiatives;
• Communicate and negotiate confidently with registered teachers, applicants, and external stakeholders to facilitate compliance with conditions imposed on teacher registrations;
• Exercise sound professional judgement about the application of legislation;
• Provide timely, authoritative and accurate advice to internal stakeholders with respect to processes relating to mutual recognition and probity checks;
• Effectively utilise existing business systems to capture incoming information from external sources, including other regulatory authorities;
• Manage and ensure the accuracy of VIT’s Register of Disciplinary Action in line with legislative requirements;
• Provide specialist administrative support to the Branch to assist it to fulfil its role and functions;
• Demonstrate accountability for the achievement of team objectives, in line with VIT’s vision, purpose, strategic plan and agreed business plans; and
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Investigations Manager.

ABOUT YOU

As an experienced Conditions Officer you will have sound and practical knowledge of current regulatory practices and compliance monitoring.

You will have strong written and verbal communication skills combined with a highly organised approach. In addition to this, as the successful candidate, you will have:

• Knowledge of risk-based regulatory practices and processes, particularly relating to compliance monitoring and investigations.
• Well-developed organisation and planning skills, and a demonstrated ability to meet work outcomes and deadlines.
• Strong ability to analyse information and interpret and apply legislation, policy, and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain legislation, policies and processes to internal and external stakeholders, including in written briefings.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (no more than two pages) addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the attached position description.

To discuss this role further, please contact Scott, Assistant Manager, Investigations, Professional Conduct Branch on (03) 8601 6291 or by email at [email protected] using the subject line: Conditions Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Our recruitment and selection process is based on the public sector employment principles and will include the following overarching principles:

• Our decisions will be based on merit - we will assess each applicant’s skills, knowledge, attributes and qualifications objectively against the key selection criteria
• We will be fair, reasonable and equitable - we will provide equal employment opportunities
• We will be objective
• We will comply with our privacy obligations during the recruitment and selection process.

During the recruitment and selection process, shortlisted applicants may be asked to submit to various assessment tools and pre-employment screenings. This may include consent to conduct a nationally coordinated criminal history check.

The VIT is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and stakeholders. We require all employees to comply with VIT’s vaccination policy.

A position description is attached.