At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team ensuring tobacco businesses comply with Victorian laws and regulations.
- Company: Department of Justice and Community Safety, dedicated to making Victoria safer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace, committed to child safety and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in compliance work and strong leadership abilities are highly desirable.
The predicted salary is between 116413 - 140849 $ per year.
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers.
Lead a team that protects the community through strong tobacco laws. Guide inspections and investigations across Victoria, including complex cases. Build your leadership skills while tackling real challenges in the field. Help keep tobacco sales fair, safe and within the law.
Fixed-term (until 30/06/2028), full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
About us: Tobacco Licensing Victoria (TLV) is a business unit of the department. Located in the Integrity Regulation and Legal Services (IRLS) Group. Under the Tobacco Act 1987, TLV administers the tobacco business licensing scheme, regulating the retail and wholesale supply of tobacco.
What you will do: As team leader, compliance and enforcement, you will lead a team that checks tobacco businesses follow Victorian laws. You will guide staff, manage complex cases and help keep tobacco sales within the law.
- Lead and support a skilled team, plan work and track results.
- Guide inspections and investigations, including complex cases and search warrants.
- Check evidence and reports to support legal action against breaches.
- Build strong working ties with police, councils and other government agencies.
- Improve work processes, manage risks and help staff grow their skills.
About you: A Certificate IV in Government Investigations, a relevant tertiary qualification or strong experience leading compliance work is highly desirable. You must hold a Victorian driver licence or an equivalent licence.
You should also have:
- Strong experience leading complex or sensitive compliance work or investigations.
- Sound knowledge of laws, evidence and court processes.
- Clear communication skills to handle difficult talks and resolve complaints.
- Proven leadership skills to guide staff, solve problems and build an inclusive team.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks 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 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.
Team Leader, Compliance and Enforcement 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
