Compliance Officer, Health Regulator

**About the role**:
This position plays an important role reducing the likelihood of harm caused by scheduled medicines and poisons. The position is located in a small team of officers authorised under the _Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981_ and the _Therapeutic Goods (Victoria) Act 2010_. The team focuses on compliance and investigations related to the un-lawful possession, storage, record keeping, labelling, use, prescribing and supply of scheduled medicines.

The Medicines and Poisons (Practitioners) team is responsible for responding to suspected non-compliance with legislation regulating scheduled substances. It achieves this through the proactive monitoring of Victoria's real-time prescription monitoring system (SafeScript), inspecting premises authorised to purchase, possess, supply or use scheduled substances and by responding to notifications and referrals from the public, other agencies, and practitioners.

**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.

**About you**:
**Can you demonstrate the following?**

- Conduct desktop and onsite assessments of regulated persons (primarily registered health practitioners), preparing reports, advice, and correspondence as required and assisting in taking essential regulatory action when non-compliance is identified.
- Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situations.
- Demonstrated experience in regulatory work, preferably related to compliance, field investigations, gathering of admissible evidence and permitting functions as well as knowledge of relevant government legislation.

- Provide expert and authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative program options and solutions to complex and sensitive issues.

- Demonstrated ability to formulate and deliver compliance and evaluation strategies to address specific regulatory issues.

**Qualifications / Specialist Expertise**

**Qualifications**

- A Certificate IV in Government Investigations, or similar qualification is highly desirable
- Additional tertiary qualification in a relevant field (regulation, law, or Ahpra registered health professional) would be highly regarded.
- Additional Requirements:

- The role may include periods of out-of
- business hours work (weeknights and weekends) and travel to regional and remote areas. Current Victorian driver's licence.

**Specialist Expertise**

- An understanding of the _Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981_, its Regulations or, alternatively, similar legislation and ability to quickly obtain a relevant understanding.
- Experience in regulatory and public policy work as well as knowledge of relevant government legislation.

**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 the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

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