At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we are looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
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. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We are proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Great opportunity to join Tobacco Licensing Victoria in Melbourne.
- The Manager, Compliance and Enforcement is responsible for overseeing industry compliance with the tobacco licensing scheme. They will oversee operations, resources, and lead Compliance and Enforcement teams to deliver high-quality, outcome focused compliance, investigation, and inspection functions.
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. Tobacco Licensing Victoria (TLV) was established to deliver the Government's commitment to implement a tobacco regulation and licensing scheme and is part of efforts to reduce the presence of illicit tobacco in Victoria.
Reporting to the Director, Licensing and Compliance, the Manager, Compliance and Enforcement leads the management and delivery of the tobacco business compliance functions for the tobacco regulator, including:
- Leading the establishment of compliance and enforcement teams including overseeing all aspects of recruitment, onboarding, and training to ensure the teams are successfully resourced, and equipped to safely achieve operational objective.
- Leading the development of and adherence to new policies, procedures, and operational frameworks to ensure consistent and effective service delivery.
- Contributing to the implementation of a risk-based licensing and compliance framework to promote compliance with tobacco legislation.
- Overseeing compliance and enforcement functions, including the efficient delivery of an inspection program and high-quality compliance and enforcement actions.
- Providing strategic direction and expert advice to the Director, Licensing and Compliance and senior stakeholders on operational and regulatory risks, compliance issues, and legislative requirements.
- Building and maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
The role operates within a complex and dynamic environment that requires a capacity to exercise sound judgement, and the ability to proactively develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, using influence and negotiation skills to support the provision of clear advice to support effective, timely actions.
The Opportunity
- Fixed term to 30 June 2028.
- VPS Grade 6 role: $142,790 - $191,084 per year plus superannuation.
- Lead and manage compliance and enforcement teams, developing and implementing policies, procedures, and operational frameworks to ensure consistent, effective and safe service delivery and workforce planning.
- Oversee operations, resources, and performance to ensure the teams deliver high-quality and outcome focused services and outputs, including investigations, inspections, and enforcement action.
- Implement a best practice, risk-based tobacco business compliance and enforcement framework.
- Continual monitoring and evaluation of risk-based compliance strategies and operational procedures aligned with tobacco legislation.
- Contribute to the establishment of systems to identify, assess, and respond to emerging regulatory risks.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders, including industry, government agencies, and other regulatory bodies, using influence and negotiation to achieve regulatory objectives.
- Participate in corporate planning and reporting, decision-making, and strategic awareness across the Regulator's activities.
- Undertake additional projects and activities as directed by the Director, Licensing and Compliance
- Provide strategic lead
ership, expert advice, and clear direction to TLV and the Tobacco Licensing Regulator.
- Embed and foster a reputation for performance excellence, staff development and a positive workplace culture that reflects the Victorian Public Sector values.
- Other duties as required.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contemporary compliance and enforcement operations within complex regulatory environments.
- High-level communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively at senior/executive levels, to resolve complex and sensitive issues.
- Strong understanding of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, tobacco industries and their regulatory frameworks, with a sound appreciation of government social and economic objectives, particularly strategic regulatory priorities.
- A qualification in public administration, regulatory studies, law or other relevant discipline is desirable.
To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.
What's in it for you?
You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.
There are many advantages in working for the department, including:
- Job stability - position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
- A fair salary- enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
- Transparent performance framework- approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
- Generous leave entitlements- provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
- Employee Assistance Program support - you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.
If you have any queries, please contact Stella Colledan on [email protected]
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact [email protected] if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.
For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made
We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce - we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.
We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.
If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great
match for, please APPLY NOW Applications close 11.59pm, Sunday 17th May 2026
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:
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.