Senior Game Officer

• Salary: $100,894 - $114,476 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing role
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: Benalla

The Role
Senior Game Officers (SGOs) deliver high quality community-centred game hunting compliance services within a state segment (Noth East, Gippsland or Western Victoria), while also contributing to state-wide service delivery.

The responsibilities of the Senior Game Officer will include:

• Delivering game compliance services across the compliance spectrum to the regional community as part of the broader state-wide compliance program.
• Maintaining good working relationships with community stakeholders and partner agencies.
• Providing advice and educational services, making presentations at stakeholder meetings/gatherings, and attending relevant shows and exhibitions.
• Assisting with the delivery of Game Licence testing and services as required and actively contribute to game research programs.

The Team
The position of Senior Game Officer forms a part of the Compliance and Intelligence branch within the Game Management Authority.

The Game Management Authority (GMA) delivers programs to improve and promote sustainable and responsible game hunting in Victoria. The Compliance and Intelligence Division is responsible for improving compliance with hunting laws and regulations. This is achieved by developing and implementing a risk-based, intelligence-led compliance and enforcement program utilising t7ools and activities across the compliance spectrum.

About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following qualifications and skills:

• Mandatory requirements include a qualification as an Authorised Officer Basic (Legal 1) or equivalent and a current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and sound judgement. The ability to assess the situation and make appropriate and informed decisions, particularly in potentially volatile situations.
• Highly developed ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders or groups.

Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Scott De La Rue, Compliance Team Leader, North East on 0427 988 730 or scott.delarue@gma.vic.gov.au
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.

How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 17 May 2026.