Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Governance and risk management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/D03009_SEP25
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking 2 x Investigators to provide a critical role within Tobacco Licensing Victoria (TLV).
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 Integrity, Regulation and Legal Services (IRLS) group, Tobacco Licensing Victoria (TLV) has been established to deliver the Government's commitment to implement a tobacco regulation and licensing scheme.
Following the passage of the Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Act in November 2024, Victoria is implementing a tobacco business licensing scheme and regulator to strengthen tobacco regulation. Since 1 July 2025, tobacco retailers and wholesalers can apply for a licence to sell tobacco products, improving oversight and compliance. Additional functions under the Act, including enforcement and broader regulatory powers, will come into effect in February 2026.
About the Role
The role of the Investigator is primarily responsible for leading and conducting regulatory investigations for the purpose of disciplinary action and other enforcement outcomes. The role will also involve conducting inspections, observations at or near relevant premises and conducting risk management discussions. This role will be responsible for recommending appropriate enforcement actions, including commencing a criminal investigation or other enforcement action in accordance with TLV policies and procedures.
The role requires the flexibility to work in the field and perform duties outside of normal business hours including overnight travel to regional Victoria when operationally required at different times throughout the year.
Some of your duties will include:
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:
Qualifications/requirements
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 form.ats.
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 form.at 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.