Team Leader, Compliance and Enforcement
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Regulatory, Governance and Compliance |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/D02981OCT2026 |
| Closing Date: | 05-Nov-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $116,413 - $140,849 |
| Job Duration: | 30 June 2028 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - VPS5 -Team Leader, Compliance and Enforcement October 2026 (1).pdf (PDF, 313KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Ed Judd on 0408 898 591 ed.judd@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Lead a team that protects the community through strong tobacco laws.
- Guide inspections and investigations across Victoria, including complex cases.
- Build your leadership skills while tackling real challenges in the field.
- Help keep tobacco sales fair, safe and within the law.
- Fixed-term (until 30/06/2028), full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.
About us
Tobacco Licensing Victoria (TLV) is a business unit of the department. Located in the Integrity Regulation and Legal Services (IRLS) Group. Under the Tobacco Act 1987, TLV administers the tobacco business licensing scheme, regulating the retail and wholesale supply of tobacco.
What you will do
As team leader, compliance and enforcement, you will lead a team that checks tobacco businesses follow Victorian laws. You will guide staff, manage complex cases and help keep tobacco sales within the law.
You will:
- lead and support a skilled team, plan work and track results
- guide inspections and investigations, including complex cases and search warrants
- check evidence and reports to support legal action against breaches
- build strong working ties with police, councils and other government agencies
- improve work processes, manage risks and help staff grow their skills.
About you
A Certificate IV in Government Investigations, a relevant tertiary qualification or strong experience leading compliance work is highly desirable. You must hold a Victorian driver licence or an equivalent licence.
You should also have:
- strong experience leading complex or sensitive compliance work or investigations
- sound knowledge of laws, evidence and court processes
- clear communication skills to handle difficult talks and resolve complaints
- proven leadership skills to guide staff, solve problems and build an inclusive team.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Recruitment Services at candidatecare@justice.vic.gov.au.
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 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.
