Tobacco Regulatory Control Officer

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time (up to June 2027)
**Position Classification**: Health Manager Level 2
**Remuneration**: $109,857 - $129,624, plus Superannuation
**Location**: Coffs Harbour
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ612875

**Closing Date**: Wednesday 05 November 2025 at 11:59pm

Join our **Centre for Regulation and Enforcement (CRE)**at Ministry of Health for an exciting **temporary employment**opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

**About us**- Contribute to a high-performing team responsible for tobacco and e-cigarette compliance and enforcement across NSW.- Access professional development and career growth opportunities in a dynamic and supportive environment.- Enjoy flexible/hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance.
- To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

**About the role**:

- You’ll be joining the largest public health system in Australia and contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.

As a Tobacco Regulatory Control Officer, you will support inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities under the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966, Smoke-free Environment Act 2000, and Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008.

You will play a key role in ensuring compliance across tobacco and e-cigarette retailing and smoke-free locations throughout NSW.
This role involves frequent travel across NSW and working collaboratively with other authorities to uphold public health standards.
- Health Manager level 2, starting salary from $_109,857 - $129,624 _plus Super, with a 38-hour work week._

**What you’ll be doing**- Conduct field inspections and monitor compliance with tobacco and e-cigarette legislation.-
- Assist in preparing documentation, ministerial briefings, and correspondence.- Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and community partners.- Contribute to strategic compliance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

**About you**:
- We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

- Strong analytical mindset, willingness to learn how to interpret legislation and compliance data.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to navigate confrontational or high-pressure interactions with professionalism and composure Ability to work flexibly across diverse environments and locations.
- Proven capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
- Current NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel, including overnight stays.
- Certificate IV in Government Investigations or equivalent experience is desirable
- Proven experience in a regulatory environment

**How to apply**
- At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

**Target Questions (maximum 4000 characters per question)**
- 1.Describe a recent experience where you participated in a regulatory or compliance project in a complex environment. What were the main challenges you faced in ensuring alignment with organisational policies, and how did you address these challenges to meet both governance and business objectives?
- 2. Provide an example of how you have dealt with a challenging stakeholder. What approach did you take to de-escalate the situation and achieve a desired outcome?

**Closing Date**:Wednesday 05 November 2025 (11:59PM)

**Need more information?**
1) Click here for the Position Description

**Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia

**Additional information**
- This is a temporary role until June 2027.
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
- If you are Current NSW Health, NSW Ministry of Health and NSW Government staff and are looking for opportunity of Secondment, you must have your manager’s approval prior to expressing interest.
- You will be required to work in person 5 days a week (38 hours per week), with a combination of office and field work.
- For preferred applicants as part of the recruitment process, it is a mandatory requirement that you comp