At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex gambling licensing programs and engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC, committed to community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Ongoing full-time role with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on creating safe and inclusive environments.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on gambling regulation and community safety in Victoria.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and risk management is essential.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 $ per year.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Program Manager - Commercial Licensing to perform a critical role within its Gambling, Liquor & Tobacco business unit.
About the Business Unit
The Gambling, Liquor & Tobacco business unit supports the regulation of gambling, liquor and tobacco in Victoria, to minimise the harms these products can cause and contribute positively to the Victorian economy. It is responsible for:
- Delivering and further developing the Victorian Government's strategic response to gambling, liquor and tobacco issues.
- Developing and implementing the government's policy on major gambling licensing processes.
- Delivering a research and evaluation program to inform responses to gambling harm in Victoria.
It advises the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation and is the primary government point of reference for industry, community and government on liquor, gambling and tobacco issues.
About the Role
As a member of the unit's Senior Leadership Team, the Senior Program Manager - Commercial Licensing will lead the planning and delivery of major gambling licensing processes; stakeholder engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders across government, independent expert advisers, and the gambling industry; the implementation of, and adherence to, strict probity and confidentiality processes; and the regular, transparent and comprehensive briefing of Senior Executives and the Minister to enable critical decisions to be reached. The role is responsible for oversighting the program management of the award of highly sensitive and complex major gambling licenses on behalf of the Minister and ensuring the successful transition to new licensing arrangements.
Some of your duties will include:
- Program manage a significant, complex and multi-year gambling licensing program, including by developing and maintaining key project documentation and processes, implementing and continually improving quality assurance mechanisms, and delivering key policy and licence products.
- Establish, implement and maintain robust probity, information management, confidentiality and other assurance mechanisms to ensure major gambling licences are awarded pursuant to statutory, evaluation and other requirements.
- Ensure robust project governance and reporting requirements are established, maintained and continually improved.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in leading the development of, project managing, and reporting on significant and complex licensing or equivalent programs.
- Demonstrated experience in risk and issue management in a program or project management or comparable context.
- Demonstrated capability in developing, maintaining and continually improving business systems and practices to support the delivery of significant and complex licensing or equivalent programs.
- Demonstrated experience in workforce planning and budget management.
- Demonstrated experience in building safe, fair and inclusive workplaces, and in leading high-performing and collaborative teams.
- Commercial acumen is highly desirable, for example, demonstrated expertise in setting commercial strategies and ability to extract maximum value in negotiations.
Qualifications/requirements
Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification in public policy, law, social science, public health, economics or business will be highly regarded.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.
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.
Senior Program Manager - Commercial Licensing in Melbourne employer: Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC
The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a culturally safe environment while driving systemic change within the justice system for the Aboriginal community. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the department offers meaningful opportunities to engage with the community and contribute to impactful reparations initiatives, all within a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises self-determination and respect for Aboriginal voices.
Contact Details:
Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC Recruitment Team
