Senior Licensing Officer

• Use your regulatory skills to make fair, sound licensing decisions.
• You will assess liquor applications and resolve complex licensing matters.
• You will help protect Victorians by supporting safe liquor services.
• You will guide others while building your skills in public regulation.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As Senior Licensing Officer, you will assess liquor applications under Victorian laws and policies.

You will make decisions, provide advice and guide licensing officers through complex work.

You will:

• assess applications for risk and complexity and determine suitable licensing outcomes
• process, assess and escalate applications under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 and other laws
• prepare clear correspondence, briefs and statements of reasons for applicants and industry participants
• respond to enquiries, investigate issues and provide sound advice on licensing matters
• monitor performance, improve processes and provide practical guidance to licensing officers.

About you

No mandatory qualification is listed for this role.

You should also have:

• strong legislative skills, with the ability to interpret and apply liquor laws
• regulatory knowledge, with an understanding of Victoria's liquor industry framework
• sound judgement and problem-solving skills for complex licensing matters
• clear communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Adrian Puric at adrian.puric@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

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:

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