Inspector (VPSG4)

at  Department of Justice and Community Safety

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Justice and Community Safety
Salary: $92,332 - $104,762
Occupation: Regulatory Governance and Compliance
Reference: VG/D01034JUNE2024
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
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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VPS4 LIQUOR CONTROL VICTORIA - INSPECTOR, METRO

• Utilise your expertise in compliance and regulation to provide support and advice to Liquor Control Victoria (LCV)
• 1x Ongoing, full-time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victoria Public Service
• VPS4: $ $92,332 to $104,762 per annum.
  The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking to fill an ongoing role as a Liquor Inspector within Liquor Control Victoria. We have an opportunity for an Inspector, located at the Richmond Office. If you are someone who enjoys working in a tight-knit team, looking to develop your skills, enjoy a challenge and thrive in a varied environment, take a step up and come and join us.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to a Team Leader, this role is primarily responsible for carrying out compliance activities in Metro Melbourne, however you may be required to travel and conduct operations anywhere within Victoria. Your main functions can include conducting discreet attendances, surveillance, overt inspections, investigations, complaint handling and enforcement functions
In addition, you may be responsible for conducting risk management discussions, conducting joint operations with other regulators, including Victoria Police and compiling reports and other documents for the purposes of prosecution or disciplinary action. When necessary, this role will recommend relevant enforcement actions, such as commencing a criminal investigation or other enforcement action in accordance with policies and procedures.
The role demands flexibility as it requires shift work with variable shift patterns, including afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts, and occasionally requires travel to regional Victoria. After completing your training, you will be assigned to one of the Metro Regulatory Teams.

Some of your duties will include:

• Undertaking inspections and observations of liquor venues and licensed events in accordance with the allocated inspection/investigations regime provided by divisional management.
• Conduct investigations involving alleged breaches of the legislation administered by the Commission.
• Identify existing or potential risks of non-compliance or social harm arising from the operation of licensed premises and work with licensees to identify, negotiate and implement appropriate responses to ameliorate that risk.
• Resolve operational issues and manage all complaints promptly and effectively, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Engaging with stakeholders and community organisations with a focus on developing and implementing strategies to minimise alcohol related harms

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience undertaking compliance work
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in undertaking analysis and reporting on data
• Experience in conducting and managing investigations and preparing briefs
• A strong ability to accept changed priorities without undue discomfort, and respond quickly to changes
• A strong ability to proactively resolve issues through a deep understanding of existing guidelines
• A strong ability to build a supportive and cooperative team environment and work collaboratively to respond to issues