Licensing Officer

• Assess liquor licence applications and help keep decisions fair.
• Support safe and responsible liquor licensing across Victoria.
• Work with a skilled team on varied regulatory matters.
• You will build useful public service skills in a practical role.
• Fixed term full-time role earning $62,104 - $79,753 per year, plus super.

About us

Liquor Control Victoria was established on 1 July 2022 and comprises the Victorian Liquor Commission and staff from the Department of Justice and Community Safety. Liquor Control Victoria is responsible for issuing liquor licenses and overseeing industry compliance and enforcement to ensure that Victorians and visitors to the state enjoy safe and responsible liquor licensed environments

The Licensing Division conducts and oversees a variety of licensing activities, including assessing and determining applications for liquor licences, permits and other approvals under delegation. It also responds to enquiries from the public and industry through face-to-face, phone and email contact. 

The division establishes relationships with licensees and key industry, government and community stakeholders to achieve positive regulatory outcomes. 

What you will do

As Licensing Officer, you will assess lower-risk liquor licence applications.

You will help process applications, answer enquiries and manage key records.

You will:

• complete pre-assessment work for liquor licence applications.
• process, assess and escalate lower-risk applications when needed.
• prepare clear correspondence about routine enquiries, licences and approvals.
• assess enquiries, manage records and respond to requests for information.
• spot process improvements and help fix procedural issues under direction.

About you

No formal qualification is listed as mandatory for this role. You will need to interpret and apply legislation in your work.

You should also have:

• flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills and approaches.
• teamwork skills, with a willingness to share information and help others.
• respect for people from diverse backgrounds, needs, beliefs and abilities.
• problem-solving skills, with clear and logical communication when resolving issues.

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 ************@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 safety 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.