WHY JOIN US

At the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) we are not just about elections, we are about enabling all Victorians to actively participate in their democracy. The VEC conducts state and local council elections and is responsible for promoting public awareness and understanding of electoral issues in the Victorian community. Our goal is to be change ready and responsive to legislative changes and community expectations in a dynamic and complex operating environment.
We provide a values driven workplace culture with a passion for excellence and innovation in the services we provide. We offer a supportive environment that encourages professional development and provide opportunities to broaden your experience though internal working groups and committees across VEC branches.
Apply now to make a meaningful contribution to the democratic process.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance, the Manager, Election Compliance will:

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of statewide election compliance operations for major election events.
• Oversee the recruitment, training and coordination of a large compliance workforce, including investigators, supervisors and coordinators.
• Develop and embed systems, tools and procedures for triaging, referring and resolving compliance matters across VEC’s field and command centre operations.
• Provide strategic advice and leadership to ensure compliance approaches align with legislation, investigative frameworks, and regulatory best practice.
• Manage day-to-day engagement with key stakeholders including other regulators, local councils and integrity bodies

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Proven experience in regulatory operations, including interpreting and applying legislation in complex investigative settings.
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale operational programs across distributed or fast-paced environments.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to lead compliance teams under pressure.
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities to support real-time decision making.