Senior Regulation Officer

About us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.  

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and +maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.  

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.  

About the role

The Senior Regulation Officer provides policy, regulatory and statutory support to the Registrar of Titles and Land Registry Services. The role undertakes research, analysis and drafting to support decision-making on land registration and conveyancing matters, and helps coordinate reporting, briefs and business processes. It works closely with government, industry stakeholders and national reform initiatives to support electronic conveyancing and regulatory improvements. Success in this role helps maintain the integrity and reliability of Victoria’s land register, supports effective regulation and strengthens confidence in the state’s property market.    

To access the Position Description, please  click here.   

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)
You’re someone who:

• • Enjoys analysing complex issues and finding practical solutions that improve business outcomes.
  • Can think critically, identify recurring problems and implement improvements to processes and systems.
  • Can communicate clearly and confidently through presentations, reports and stakeholder discussions.
  • Can coordinate and deliver work activities, monitor progress and keep projects on track.
  • Can work collaboratively across teams, share knowledge and build strong working relationships to achieve outcomes.

What we’re looking for (Technical capabilities)
You’re someone who:

• • Enjoys working with legislation and legal frameworks, and can apply specialist knowledge to interpret complex laws and solve statutory issues.

Qualifications and experience

• • An appropriate tertiary qualification or experience in law, public policy or similar (highly desirable)
  • Sound knowledge of Victoria’s electronic conveyancing ecosystem and associated acts and regulations (desirable)

Culture Value

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.

What we offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, the 20th of May 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact  Justine Gerrey, Principal Regulation Officer via justine.gerrey@transport.vic.gov.au.   

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy here:
 https://www.vic.gov.au/public-sector-industrial-relations-policies-2025/redundancy-redeployment-and-retrenchment

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