Tobacco Regulatory Control Officer

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time (up to June 2027)
**Position Classification**: Health Manager Level 3
**Remuneration**: $1271,50 - $144,444 plus Superannuation
**Hours Per Week**: 38 hours
**Requisition ID**: REQ611558
**Closing Date**: Wednesday 05 November 2025 (11:59pm)

Join the Centre for Regulation and Enforcement (CRE) at the Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and help shape the future of public health in New South Wales

**About us**
- Contribute to a high-performing team responsible for tobacco and e-cigarette compliance and enforcement across NSW
- Enjoy flexible/hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance
- Access professional development and career growth opportunities in a dynamic and supportive environment

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 Senior Tobacco Regulatory Control Officer, you will work autonomously and lead a team of Tobacco Regulatory Control Officers to undertake enforcement activities under the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966, and Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022 across various NSW local health districts.

Health Manager level 3, starting salary from $1271,50 - $144,444 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.

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

**About you**- 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.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND:**Target Questions (maximum 4000 characters per question)**

**1**.Describe a recent experience where you led 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 managed the operational or financial aspects of a program to ensure value for money and alignment with strategic goals. How did you communicate these considerations to stakeholders, and what impact did this have on outcomes?

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**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 complete a pre-employment health assessment (PEHA) to ensure you can undertake