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).

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.

LHA employees are offered hybrid and flexible working arrangements in accordance with Victorian Public Service and LHA policies.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to a Manager, the Principal Compliance Officer (PCO) will lead a small team to deliver LHA's Compliance Program. This program focusses on high-risk industries and harms and provides for a range of compliance treatments including education; licensing action such as the imposition of conditions or refusal, suspension and cancellation of licences; and prosecution.

The daily working life of our PCOs is challenging, varied and rewarding. It will involve providing expert advice, guidance and direction to compliance officers conducting complex investigations, field inspections and operations to identify and respond to non-compliance with the LHL Act, including legal obligations under workplace, taxation, superannuation and health and safety laws. The PCO will support officers 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. Each of our PCOs also leads the delivery of a program/s of work, targeting a high-risk industry or harm. This involves building and sharing subject matter expertise, developing strategies to respond to harms and shift behaviour, and collaborating with industry, other regulators and law enforcement.

The PCO will display extensive relevant experience in investigations, compliance and enforcement, preferably in a regulatory environment; excellent communication, project management, legal and analytical skills; be passionate about leading compliance and enforcement activities and developing people; and showcase influencing skills when engaging with and educating stakeholders.

Officers are supported with a strong induction program, formal learning and development opportunities (including relevant areas of law or skill-based training), and on-the-job coaching.

About you

• Experienced and passionate about developing people and leading compliance and enforcement activities, preferably in a government and/or regulator context

• Passionate about helping prevent the exploitation of Victorian labour hire workers and improve employment conditions of vulnerable workers

• Experienced and passionate about leading compliance and enforcement activities, preferably in a government and/or regulator context

• A confident and strategic communicator and excellent writer, with strong attention to detail

For further information regarding Labour Hire Authority, please visit our website at 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.

A position description is attached.