Great opportunity to join Tobacco Licensing Victoria on an ongoing basis in Melbourne. Utilise your technical expertise and leadership skills to drive the intelligence capability and report on the performance of the tobacco licensing scheme. Deliver operational advice and produce intelligence products to support a risk-based approach to tobacco regulation. 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. Tobacco Licensing Victoria (TLV) was established to deliver the Government's commitment to implement a tobacco regulation and licensing scheme and is part of efforts to reduce the presence of illicit tobacco in Victoria. Reporting to the Director, Licensing and Compliance, the Manager, Intelligence and Reporting will oversee critical functions including: Delivering operational advice and producing intelligence products to support a risk-based approach to tobacco regulation. Establishing and maintaining information-sharing arrangements with partner agencies and regulatory bodies. Collecting, analysing, and disseminating data to inform internal and external stakeholders Preparing high-quality reports, briefings, meeting papers, and presentations. Identifying and responding to emerging complex, sensitive issues, risks, and trends. Core to being successful in this role will be your initiative, ability to understand new subject matter quickly, demonstrate appropriate initiative, and your capacity to write accurate, timely and audience-appropriate documents and briefings. The Opportunity Ongoing, full-time position based in Melbourne. VPS Grade 6 role: $138,631 - $185,518 per year plus superannuation. Maintain an intelligence framework, and supporting products, to inform the operation of the tobacco licensing scheme. Develop and continually improve processes and procedures to support the collection and analysis of data and information, from and to a range of stakeholders. Work with the different stakeholders to provide useful reporting and analytics. Develop and embed information-sharing partnerships with other agencies and regulatory teams, including the development of Memorandum of Understanding where necessary. Identify emerging complex or highly sensitive issues, risks and trends impacting the regulator's success and develop innovative solutions and options to address them. Effectively lead, influence, and negotiate with stakeholders, building and maintaining strong internal and external networks to support the successful delivery of priorities. To be successful in this role you will have: Extensive experience and/or professional qualifications in senior information, intelligence and reporting roles, preferably within a regulatory context. Strong analytical and investigative skills with demonstrated ability to identify emerging trends and systemic issues. High-level communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively at senior/executive levels, to resolve complex and sensitive issues. To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description. What's in it for you? You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria. There are many advantages in working for the department, including: Job stability - position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS). A fair salary - enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options. Transparent performance framework - approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager. Generous leave entitlements - provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave. Employee Assistance Program support - you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning. If you have any queries, please contact Dallas Beasley on 0417 981 338 or dallas.beasley@justice.vic.gov.au Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process. For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector. We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too. If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APP LY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, Tuesday 10th March 2026. 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 don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on 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.
