Senior Licensing Officer
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The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Regulatory, Governance and Compliance |
| Classification: | VPSG3 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/D01065 |
| Closing Date: | 18-May-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $81,496 - $98,955 |
| Job Duration: | 28/04/2027 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - VPS3 - Senior Licensing Officer - Fixed-term until 28th April 2027.pdf (PDF, 294KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Adrian Puric on (03) 9098 8221 adrian.puric@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Assess liquor licence applications and guide fair, safe decisions.
- Work with laws that shape Victoria's nightlife and community safety.
- Help people understand rules and get clear, timely answers.
- Grow your skills in regulation, analysis and decision making.
- Fixed-term, full-time role until 28th April 2027, earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As senior licensing officer, you will assess liquor licence applications and support sound decisions.
You will work with others to keep licensed venues safe and compliant.
You will:
- review and assess applications for risk and complexity
- process and determine low to medium risk applications under legislation
- monitor industry activity and follow up issues
- prepare clear letters, briefs and reports
- guide licensing officers and support their work.
About you
You have experience working with legislation and can apply it in daily work. You understand the liquor regulation system or can learn it quickly.
You should also have:
- strong legal interpretation skills
- clear communication for different audiences
- sound problem solving and judgement
- a team focus with respect for diverse views.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Adrian Puric at adrian.puric@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.
