Job Description
Location: North West Region | Bendigo
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Labour Hire Authority
Salary: $134,593 - $157,355
Occupation: Regulatory Governance and Compliance
Reference: VG/LHA/LHA/1828437
Reporting to a Manager in the division, the Principal Compliance Officer (PCO) will lead a small team to execute LHA's Compliance Program, with a focus on high-risk industries and harms.
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).
About the role
The role sits within LHA's Intelligence, Compliance and Enforcement Division. The Division promotes, monitors, investigates and enforces compliance with the Labour Hire Licensing Act and a broad range of relevant laws by labour hire licence applicants, license holders, unlicensed providers and hosts, both proactively and in response to complaints and intelligence that we receive from the public and other regulators.
The Principal Compliance Officer (PCO) will:
Develop and/or lead the execution of elements of LHA's Compliance Program
Lead complex investigations into non-compliance with the LHL Act, including legal obligations under workplace, taxation, superannuation and health and safety laws
Provide expert advice, guidance and direction to compliance officers conducting investigations and support them to gather evidence, draft reports and make sound recommendations in relation to licensing decisions or enforcement action that are consistent with LHA's strategic objectives
Lead small teams to conduct field inspections and operations
Engage with a variety of stakeholders to educate and influence compliance.
This role has a flexible work location with an option of Melbourne CBD or Bendigo.
About you
Keen to contribute to improving employment conditions of vulnerable workers
Experienced and passionate about developing people and leading compliance and enforcement activities, preferably in a government and/or regulator context
Looking for a challenge and variety
A critical thinker, enthusiastic and self-motivated
How to Apply
Please apply by providing a professional cover letter (750 words maximum) responding to the key selection criteria and detailing your skills, knowledge and experience relating to the opportunity. A comprehensive Position Description is attached.
For further information regarding Labour Hire Authority, please visit our website at Labour Hire Authority. 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.
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