Compliance and Licensing Program Officer
The Game Management Authority (GMA) is an independent statutory authority responsible for the regulation of game hunting in Victoria. It delivers programs to improve and promote sustainable and responsible hunting in Victoria.

The GMA is responsible for:

• issuing Game Licences and related testing;

• managing open and closed seasons for game species;

• enforcing game hunting laws and taking action against those who do not hunt legally; and

• educating and informing hunters on how to hunt legally and responsibly in Victoria.

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Work Type:    Ongoing - full time
Job Function:    Regulatory, Governance and Compliance
Classification:    VPSG4
Work Location:    Melbourne - CBD
Reference:    VG/101342
Closing Date:    24-Mar-2025
Salary Range:    $95,102 - $107,905
Job Duration:    N/A
File Attachment:    PD_PD Program Officer - Compliance and Licensing.doc (Word, 752KB)
Job Specification

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Contact:    Zac Powell
     0407 887 254 or zachary.powell@gma.vic.gov.au

Position Details

Compliance and Licensing Program Officer
• Salary: $95,102- $107,905 plus 11.5% Superannuation
• Ongoing role
• Usual hours of work: Full Time
• Usual work location: Melbourne CBD (other Victorian locations can be considered)

The Team
The position of Compliance and Licensing Program Officer forms a part of the Game Management Authority and Stakeholder & Hunting Programs. The Game Management Authority delivers programs to improve and promote sustainability and responsibility in game hunting within Victoria. The Stakeholder and Hunting Programs Division is focused on maintaining and managing hunting stakeholder relationships and providing practical and useful advice, education, licensing and training to hunters, to increase voluntary compliance.

The Role
The Compliance and Licensing Program Officer works as part of a small team to coordinate and administer a management framework and provides administrative support to improve processes that support compliance functions.

Key Accountabilities include:
• Deliver administrative services to support a state-wide commercial wildlife harvesting program
• Reconcile licensing data, prepare reports and provide information
• Assess current frameworks and processes
• Establish good working relationships with stakeholders
• Support necessary corporate contracts and service agreements
• Identify any processing issues

About You
You will be an effective communicator and proactive team player who fosters good working relationships with other government departments and stakeholders.

Along with this, you will:
• Constantly looks for continuous improvement opportunities and ways to innovate
• Strong experience in administrative and/or operational roles
• Manage work programs in an effective and autonomous manner

Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Zac Powell, Director, Compliance and Intelligence on 0407 887 254 or at zachary.powell@gma.vic.gov.au.


The authority 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 Recruitment Team at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.

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.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 24 March 2025.


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