Manager Compliance Strategy

Reporting to the Program Manager Regulatory Strategy, the Manager Compliance Strategy works within a team of other regulatory specialists that have responsibility for the developed of operational regulatory strategies and will provide strategic advice in the management of emerging compliance issues identified by the Branch’s intelligence team.
The position will provide leadership in maintaining authorised officer capability including the co-ordination of officer appointments under various legislation and relevant data.
You will provide strategic advice and support to the Plants Chemicals and Invasives, and Chief Plant Health Officer branches to deliver effective compliance activities under the Plant Biosecurity Act 2010 including authoritative advice, and consistency and standards for plant health compliance operations and activities across the State. You will also support complex investigations, issuing of infringements and support in the development of legal briefs for prosecution relevant to the Plant Biosecurity Act.
As part of an integrated and flexible business model within the Biosecurity Victoria, you will provide support to other programs, and you will actively participate in biosecurity and agricultural emergency responses as required.
This position is a designated DEECA Authorised Officer position.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary degree in Science, Agricultural Science, Natural Resource Management or an
• equivalent science qualification along with demonstrated experience in a management role.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to design and manage complex projects from the initiation and project
• design stage through to final evaluation with an emphasis on achieving a beneficial outcome for the
• business.
• Knowledge and experience in leading the application of policies in the development of strategies to drive
• risk-based, intelligence led regulatory operations including as an authoritative source of strategic advice.  
• Current Drivers Licence for a motor vehicle
• Hold a current Applied First Aid Certificate (Level 2 to be completed during probation period)
• Vaccination against Q fever is recommended

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Bendigo 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.
In particular please address the following questions:

1. Outline your skills and experience relating to developing and leading management of risk based regulatory projects or programs.
2. Outline your experience using concrete examples of how you have effectively managed stakeholder relationships on biosecurity matters.

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 26 March 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.
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