Job Description
Location: North West Region | Bendigo
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Labour Hire Authority
Salary: $109,730 - $132,764
Occupation: Regulatory Governance and Compliance
Reference: VG/LHA/LHA/1828457
Senior Compliance Officers lead complex investigations into non-compliance with the Act, including legal obligations under workplace, taxation, superannuation, migration and health and safety laws.
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).
The objectives of the scheme are to:
protect vulnerable workers against exploitation by providers of labour hire services and host employers; and
improve transparency and integrity of the labour hire industry.
LHA is committed to a culture that promotes inclusion, is predicated on integrity, mutual respect and trust, is in support of good public governance and encourages the delivery of professional apolitical advice.
About the Division
The role sits within LHA's Intelligence, Compliance and Enforcement Division. The division promotes, monitors, investigates and enforces compliance with the LHL Act and a broad range of relevant laws by labour hire licence applicants, licence holders, unlicensed providers and hosts, both proactively and in response to complaints and intelligence that we receive from the public and other regulators.
About the role
Reporting to the Manager, Intelligence, Compliance and Enforcement, Senior Compliance Officers:
lead complex investigations into non-compliance with the Act, including legal obligations under workplace, taxation, superannuation, migration and health and safety laws
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 field inspections
engage with a variety of stakeholders to educate and influence compliance.
About you
Experienced and passionate about leading compliance and enforcement activities, preferably in a government and/or regulator context
Keen to contribute to improving employment conditions of vulnerable workers
Strong ability and passion as a researcher with strong conceptual and analytical skills
Effective communicator and listener, be able to build and maintain good relationships with our stakeholders
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 https://labourhireauthority.vic.gov.au/. 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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