Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/D01011/JUL/2026
About us
Liquor Control Victoria (LCV) is part of the Justice Services and Regulation Group. LCV staff support the Victorian Liquor Commission in regulating the supply of liquor under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998. This includes reviewing and deciding on liquor licence applications, inspecting licensed venues and events to ensure they comply with the law, investigating breaches, responding to complaints about the liquor industry, and helping businesses understand their obligations.
The Compliance division is responsible for conducting venue inspections, ensuring rules are followed and liquor is supplied lawfully. It conducts investigations into matters of serious non-compliance. It is also responsible for education and training, data collection and analysis.
What you will do
As liquor control inspector, you will inspect licensed venues and investigate possible breaches of liquor laws. You will support Liquor Control Victoria to promote safe and responsible liquor environments across Victoria.
You will:
About you
You will have experience working in a compliance or regulatory environment. A tertiary qualification in management, law, enforcement or audit is desirable, as is a Certificate IV in Government investigation. A Victorian driver's licence or equivalent is required.
You should also have:
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Jess Wright at [email protected].
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 lis ted on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safety 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.