Compliance Officer

Job summary:

If you're looking for a role in a dynamic and community-focused organisation that is making a genuine impact on the lives of all Victorians, the Compliance Officer position could be the right fit for you.

In this role, you will:

  • Provide administrative support and assist with the delivery of compliance and monitoring activities, projects and stakeholder meetings.

  • Arrange, prepare and assist in the delivery of briefings, file notes, notices, and reports.

  • Undertake research, including both energy and legal research, and present it in a clear, concise, and articulate manner.
  • Job Details
    Department: Essential Services Commission
    Work Type: Fixed term - full time
    Job Function: Regulatory, Governance and Compliance
    Classification: VPSG2
    Work Location: Melbourne - CBD
    Reference: VG/ESC/ESC/1816972
    Closing Date: 13-Sep-2024
    Salary Range: $58,539 - $75,175
    Job Duration: N/A
    Attachments: PD - Position Description - VPSG2 Compliance Officer.docx (Word, 71KB)
    Key Selection Criteria

    ESC - Department Digital Prospectus.pdf (PDF, 7.45MB)
    Job Specification

    Contact: John Harbour
    john.harbour@esc.vic.gov.au

    Position Details

    Position details

    The Compliance Officer supports the energy division's compliance team in delivering its compliance and monitoring activities. This includes raising awareness of Victoria's energy laws, regulations and rules, producing guidance, and influencing business compliance. With a growing work program, the role will suit those who enjoy working across a range of tasks and can adapt to changing priorities.

    Depending on the needs of the compliance team and the skills of the incumbent, the role will contribute to compliance and monitoring activities by assessing potential regulatory breaches, drafting correspondence, developing compliance strategies, setting compliance priorities and producing guidance for energy customers.

    The role will also support and maintain effective stakeholder relationships across the energy division. It will also liaise and respond to routine enquiries from external stakeholders, including energy businesses, consumer groups and industry groups.

    This is a six-month fixed term role, with the potential for further opportunity within the division.

    Please refer to the attached position description for the principal functions and key selection criteria.

    Applications must be made through the Careers Victoria website by midnight, 13/09/2024. For further information regarding the role please contact John Harbour, Manager on 9032 6205 or at  john.harbour@esc.vic.gov.au

     

    About us

     

    The Essential Services Commission is Victoria's independent economic regulator of essential services supplied by a range of industries. The commission's functions include:

     

    • Making regulatory decisions with respect to prescribed industries (including price determinations, licensing, customer protection and access disputes).
    • Undertaking reviews and providing advice to Ministers on a range of economic and regulatory matters.
    • Administering the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

    Be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while supporting flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance work and life. You'll be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth. 

     

    How to apply

     

    Please include the following in your application:

     

    • A cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience relating to this opportunity. 
    • A current resume.

     

    Internal VPS Employees

     

    For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. For all VPS employees, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.

     

    Please note this role will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory pre-employment screening including criminal records, qualification checks and a statutory declaration outlining any previous misconduct investigations.

     

    You can apply by selecting the “Apply Now” button.

    We are Equal Employment Opportunity employer with inclusive leaders committed to driving a workplace culture that prioritises equity, safety, respect, and flexibility for all staff. We uphold the principles of Aboriginal self-determination in caring for our community.

     

    We encourage applicants who are Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander, of any age, gender identity, parental/carer status, ability, religion, or cultural background to apply. If you require any adjustments to equitably participate in our recruitment process, please contact people.culture@esc.vic.gov.au. We look forward to receiving your application.

     


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