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Director, Compliance and Enforcement

Victorian Government • Melbourne • 11h ago

Lead the tobacco business compliance and enforcement teams for Tobacco Licensing Victoria. Fixed, Full-Time opportunity until 14 February 2028. SES Grade 1: $232,790 - $298,488 Total Renumeration Package. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Director, Compliance and Enforcement to provide a critical role within Tobacco Licensing Victoria. About the Business Unit 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. Located in the Justice Services and Regulation (JSR) group, Tobacco Licensing Victoria (TLV) has been established to deliver the Government's commitment to implement a tobacco regulation and business licensing scheme. Following the passage of the Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Act (Act) in November 2024, Victoria has implemented a tobacco business licensing scheme and regulator to strengthen tobacco regulation. From 1 July 2025, tobacco retailers and wholesalers will be able to apply for a license to sell tobacco products, improving oversight and compliance. Additional functions under the Act, including enforcement and broader regulatory powers, will come into effect in 2026. About the Role Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Tobacco Licensing Victoria, the Director, Compliance and Enforcement lead the management and delivery of the tobacco compliance and enforcement function for the tobacco regulator. Some of your duties will include: leadership of the compliance and enforcement teams, overseeing all aspects of recruitment, onboarding and training to ensure the teams are successfully resourced, equipped and ready to achieve operational objectives working with the Director Licensing, Intelligence and Systems and the COO to develop and implement new policies, procedures and operational frameworks to ensure consistent and effective service delivery, and information sharing arrangements to facilitate joint operations and strengthen intelligence. managing the compliance and enforcement functions, ensuring the efficient delivery of services, high-quality compliance and enforcement actions providing strategic direction and expert advice to the Chief Operating Officer, Tobacco Licensing Victoria and senior stakeholders on regulatory risks, compliance issues, and legislative requirements building and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders and collaborative partnerships with co-regulators. To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description. About you To be successful in this role, you will have: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contemporary licensing, compliance, and enforcement operations within complex regulatory environments, with a proven track record in senior management. High-level communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively at senior/executive levels, developing innovative solutions to resolve complex and sensitive issues. Strong understanding of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, tobacco industries and their regulatory frameworks, with a sound appreciation of government social and economic objectives, particularly strategic regulatory priorities. Proven experience in integrating functions to share information, maximize efficiencies, and build team capability to align with the organisation's vision and strategic objectives. A strong record of building, leading, coaching, and motivating teams, ensuring the right people are assigned to the right roles, and driving proactive, professional, and consistent service delivery. Extensive staff management experience, optimizing team performance and fostering a collaborative culture to ensure high-quality service delivery. A commitment to the department's values, including to consciously build Aboriginal cultural awareness and inclusiveness. Qualifications/requirements * Appropriate tertiary qualifications or experience in the fields of legal policy and public policy is highly desirable. 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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.