About the role: 

The Senior Compliance Officer, Regulated Services -First Aid Services (FAS) and Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT), provides expert regulatory advice, undertakes risk-based compliance, enforcement and investigative activities, and supports complex regulatory decision-making to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and standards. Working across the different sectors, the Senior Compliance Officer will use their knowledge and experience to support and administer the team's regulatory functions and monitor and enforce compliance in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Regulated Services, you will work in a small and busy team that provides advice to senior executives in the Department and the Minister for Health on various regulatory issues and administers legislation and regulations in various health regulatory domains

This role sits across the first aid service and non-emergency patient transport function, however may also be required to work across other regulatory areas within the health regulator should a need arise.

About us: 

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.  

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all. 

About you:

Can you demonstrate the following?

• Demonstrated experience in paramedicine or equivalent field and ability to develop and interpret clinical protocols and guidelines relevant to the delivery of NEPT and FAS services.
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory work, preferably related to registration, compliance, field investigations, gathering of admissible evidence and permitting functions as well as knowledge of relevant government legislation.
• Develop and maintain a broad range of working relationships with internal and external partners through advice and consistent consultation.
• Represent the department on relevant committees and groups concerned with achieving government and departmental objectives and contribute to relevant committee and governance processes.
• Coordinate and conduct desktop and onsite assessments of regulated entities, preparing reports, advice, and correspondence as required and taking essential regulatory action when non-compliance is identified.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

• Tertiary qualification in paramedicine, nursing or equivalent

• Current Victorian driver's licence

• Certificate IV in Government Investigations highly regarded

Additional Requirements:

• The role may include periods of out-of- business hours work (weeknights and weekends) and travel to regional and remote areas.
• Experience in regulatory or public policy work as well as knowledge of relevant government legislation.

What we offer: 

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply: 

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date. 

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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