Compliance Officer

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Health

**Salary**: $95,102 - $107,905

Occupation: Regulatory Governance and Compliance

Reference: VG/1828878

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

**About the role**:
Are you:

- Interested in working in a dynamic regulatory environment, taking a risk-based approach to compliance and investigation and appropriate regulatory action in relation to health-focused water regulation?
- Keen to provide input into development of regulatory responses to address emerging issues in the water sector and areas of risk for government, department and the community?
- Able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines while working in fast paced and high-pressured situation.

The Compliance Officer undertakes regulatory activities in relation to the regulation of water in Victoria as well as to various health regulatory domains (which may include radiation, legionella and food safety regulation). Working across the different sectors, the Compliance Officer will use their knowledge and experience to support and administer the team's regulatory functions and monitor and enforce compliance in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will work in a small and busy team that provides advice to senior management in the Department and the Minister for Health on various regulatory issues and administer legislation and regulations in various health regulatory domains.

The role may include periods of stand-by duty out-of
- business hours on a rotating roster(weeknights and weekends) regarding water quality incidents and emergencies and travel to regional and remote areas.

**About us**:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

**Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate**:

- Conduct desktop and onsite assessments of regulated entities, preparing reports, advice, and correspondence as required and assisting in taking essential regulatory action when non-compliance is identified.
- Provide input into compliance review frameworks, development of annual plans and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiencies.
- Work collaboratively across the organisation to identify and address areas of non-compliance.
- Assist in the development of a risk based regulatory approach to legislation the Branch is responsible for.
- Provide input into development of responses to address emerging issues and areas of risk for government, department and the community.
- Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situations.
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
- Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements.
- Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services.

To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

**How to apply**:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about th