The Victorian Government established the Labour Hire Authority (LHA) to introduce a licensing system to regulate the provision of labour hire services across Victoria.  LHA undertakes a range of licensing, compliance and enforcement activities, maintains public registers and conducts research and education in accordance with the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 (Vic) (Act).

LHA is committed to a culture that promotes inclusion, is predicated on integrity, mutual respect and trust, is in support of good public governance and encourages the delivery of professional apolitical advice.

LHA employees are offered hybrid and flexible working arrangements in accordance with Victorian Public Service and LHA policies.

About the role 

Reporting to a Manager, the Senior Compliance Officer (SCO) conducts and leads investigations, compliance and enforcement activities as part of the LHA's Compliance Program. This program focuses on high-risk industries and harms and provides for a range of compliance treatments including education; licensing action such as the imposition of conditions or refusal, suspension and cancellation of licences; and prosecution.

The daily working life of our SCOs is rewarding, challenging and varied. It may involve conducting desk-based analysis of complex business, employment and financial records; conducting interviews with applicants or licence holders; conducting field inspections and speaking with workers, providers and hosts; working with other regulators and law enforcement agencies; and preparing complex correspondence and reports recommending compliance or enforcement action.

Officers investigate compliance with a broad range of legal obligations, including labour hire, taxation, superannuation, workplace, migration, accommodation and occupational health and safety laws.

This position has a flexible work location with an option of Melbourne CBD or Bendigo. 

About you

• Experienced and passionate about leading compliance and enforcement activities, preferably in a government and/or regulator context
• Keen to contribute to improving employment conditions of vulnerable workers
• Strong ability and passion as a researcher with strong conceptual and analytical skills
• Effective communicator and listener, able to build and maintain good relationships with our stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Collaborative, ethical, respectful, reliable team player

How to Apply

Please apply by providing a professional cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description (attached) detailing your skills, knowledge and experience relating to the opportunity. 

For further information regarding Labour Hire Authority, please visit our website at https://labourhireauthority.vic.gov.au/.  Applicants will be required to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, directions, policies or procedures.  

All personal information is kept secure and confidential and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act, 2014.  Successful candidates will be required to undergo the Victorian Public Service pre-employment screening process and an Australian Criminal History Check prior to commencing employment with Labour Hire Authority.