Manager - Enforcement

at  Essential Services Commission

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Essential Services Commission
Salary: $130,673 - $174,869
Occupation: Other
Reference: VG/ESC/ESC/1809217
If you’re looking for a role in a dynamic and community-focused organisation that is making a genuine impact on the lives of all Victorians, and are passionate about climate change, reducing greenhouse emissions, and driving improvements in energy efficiency, the Manager, Enforcement position could be the right fit for you.
This role is a great opportunity to develop the enforcement strategy for the Victorian Energy Upgrades program and contribute to a significant change program to the largest energy efficiency program in Australia.

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Enforcement within the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) division leads a team responsible for investigating regulatory breaches and taking enforcement action to prevent, address and deter non-compliance. This is a great opportunity to develop the enforcement strategy for the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the broader government and the VEU program to enhance the commission’s profile and promote the activities of the division.
• Adopt a strategic approach to the evolving use of enforcement tools, contribute to future reforms including the upcoming strategic review.
• Assist other managers across teams within the VEU division transition from program administrator to program administrator and regulator.

ABOUT US

The Essential Services Commission is Victoria’s independent economic regulator of essential services supplied by a range of industries. The commission’s functions include:

• making regulatory decisions with respect to prescribed industries (including price determinations, licensing, customer protection and access disputes).
• undertaking reviews and providing advice to Ministers on a range of economic and regulatory matters.
• administering the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

Be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while supporting flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance work and life. You’ll be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the broader government and the VEU program to enhance the commission’s profile and promote the activities of the division.
• Adopt a strategic approach to the evolving use of enforcement tools, contribute to future reforms including the upcoming strategic review.
• Assist other managers across teams within the VEU division transition from program administrator to program administrator and regulator

The Manager Enforcement is responsible for:

• Managing the enforcement functions of the VEU Division to improve compliance and deter non-compliance.
• Leading a team of four staff members. fostering effective teamwork and supporting and developing staff capabilities.
• Maintaining program integrity through the effective use of various enforcement options, including penalty notices, enforceable undertakings, and civil penalty litigation