Senior Compliance Officer

at  Department of Tourism and Hospitality

Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Licensing
Job title Senior Compliance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 31/12/2025
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Alice Springs
Position number 75250001 RTF 314437 Closing 29/01/2025
Contact officer Holly Sowerby, Principal Compliance Officer on 08 8951 5790 or Holly.Sowerby@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dth.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=314437

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Undertake regulatory and compliance activities, including investigations, surveillance and operations across a range of legislative
frameworks administered by the agency, particularly in the Liquor portfolio in the Alice Springs and Central Australian region.
Adopt a solution focused approach and undertake community and industry education and awareness as required.
Context statement
In February 2023, the new interim alcohol protected area (APA) opt-out model came into effect. The model applies to all NT
communities previously subject to alcohol restrictions under the Commonwealth’s Stronger Futures legislation.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist in the administration of regulatory, compliance and enforcement programs aimed at harm minimisation across a broad
range of legislative frameworks, and in conjunction with relevant stakeholders.
2. Collaborate with NT Police, Department of Health and other stakeholders to undertake operations and circulate educational
resources.
3. Work with Communities to develop Community Alcohol Plans and Alcohol Management Plans.
4. Administer and provide advice on relevant legislation, and exercise statutory responsibilities as required.
5. Undertake regulatory and compliance activities, audits, investigations and prosecutions as required.
6. Liaise with industry, stakeholders and the community to reduce alcohol and gambling related harm.
7. Prepare correspondence and reports, in relation to areas of responsibilities.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Previous knowledge and experience interpreting and applying legislative frameworks, policies and procedures and exercising
statutory responsibilities as delegated.
2. Demonstrated sound analytical judgement, problem solving, and high-level investigation and research skills.
3. Demonstrated sound oral communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and the
ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
4. Written communication skills, facilitating concise and thorough reports, including briefs of evidence, correspondence and
ministerial briefs.
5. Demonstrated ability to operate as an effective team member, as well as independently, and to work under pressure, make
sound judgements and prioritise workloads in a busy environment.
6. Capacity to participate in regulatory exercises involving late night and/or remote locations and to work after-hours, at night
and on weekends and remotely throughout the NT.
7. Current NT Driver’s Licence or equivalent.
Desirable
1. Demonstrated understanding of relevant national and local industry issues and regulatory initiatives.
2. Completion of Certificate IV or Diploma in Government (Investigations) or equivalent or the ability to obtain.
Further information
Appointees should be of the highest standard to character and probity. The selected applicant may be required to work in
environments where smoking is permitted and with high noise levels. The successful applicant may be required to travel to
remote areas by 4x4 vehicle or by small aircraft

Please refer the Job description for details