Senior Manager, Risk and Secretariat

at  Essential Services Commission

POSITION DETAILS

The Senior Manager, Risk and Secretariat is a key leadership role responsible for:

• Overseeing the commission’s risk management framework, including strategic risk registers, business continuity planning, and compliance with the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework.
• Managing all aspects of secretariat functions, ensuring high standards of governance, records administration, and effective committee operations.
• Leading compliance activities, including annual attestations, divisional assessments, and staff training to foster a culture of integrity and accountability.
• Supporting significant stakeholder coordination, including ministerial briefings and alignment with broader government objectives.
• Driving the successful implementation of a transformative technology solution in 2025, requiring strong project management and change leadership skills.

Please refer to the attached position description for the principal functions and key selection criteria.

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.

• Overseeing the commission’s risk management framework, including strategic risk registers, business continuity planning, and compliance with the Victorian Government Risk Management Framework.
• Managing all aspects of secretariat functions, ensuring high standards of governance, records administration, and effective committee operations.
• Leading compliance activities, including annual attestations, divisional assessments, and staff training to foster a culture of integrity and accountability.
• Supporting significant stakeholder coordination, including ministerial briefings and alignment with broader government objectives.
• Driving the successful implementation of a transformative technology solution in 2025, requiring strong project management and change leadership skills