Senior Project Officer

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria Full time
Senior Project Officer - Licensing and Compliance

Join to apply for the Senior Project Officer - Licensing and Compliance role at Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria

About This Role

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) is seeking a Senior Project Officer - Licensing and Compliance to provide a critical role within Tobacco Licensing Victoria (TLV).

About The Business Unit

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) provides a range of government programs and services focused on improving community safety, victim services, regulatory services and crime prevention, and building strong collaboration across the justice system. Located in the Integrity, Regulation and Legal Services (IRLS) group, Tobacco Licensing Victoria (TLV) was established to deliver the Government's commitment to implement a tobacco regulation and licensing scheme.

Following the passage of the Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Act in November 2024, Victoria is implementing a tobacco business licensing scheme and regulator to strengthen tobacco regulation. Since 1 July 2025, tobacco retailers and wholesalers can apply for a licence to sell tobacco products, improving oversight and compliance. Additional functions under the Act, including enforcement and broader regulatory powers, will come into effect in February 2026.

About The Role

The Senior Project Officer - Licensing and Compliance will undertake research, analysis and stakeholder engagement to develop and implement operational policies and procedures for the Licensing and Compliance teams. They will also be responsible for developing and implementing intelligence-led risk-based compliance programs and quality assurance programs.

Responsibilities
  • Produce well researched, clear and concise operational programs and procedures to support TLV's licensing and compliance operations.
  • Work collaboratively with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to understand technical processes and considerations to produce clear and concise procedures that achieve policy outcomes in line with TLV's operational objectives.
  • Develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation regime to track the performance of operations for continual improvement.
Employment Details
  • Fixed Term, full time opportunity until 30 June 2028
  • Salary: VPS5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation
Qualifications
  • A tertiary qualification in law, investigations or other relevant area is highly desirable.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of contemporary compliance and enforcement operations in a regulatory or law enforcement environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing and implementing procedures in a regulatory setting.
  • Experience in performance oversight and reporting, and quality assurance processes.
How To Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact the listed information in this ad.

Important Information

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Temporary
Job function
  • Legal
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