Licensing and Compliance Officer (523253)

The Team: Public Health Services is a division of the Tasmanian Department of Health with the mission to empower Tasmanians to protect and improve the health of Tasmanians. The Tobacco Control Unit administers the licencing framework for smoking product retailers in Tasmania and regulates the sale or supply of smoking products in Tasmania. The Role:

• Support the regulatory functions of the Tobacco Control Unit through the operation of the licensing and information management system, records management, and preparation of routine reports.
• Provide advice on administrative regulatory requirements and licencing procedures to licence applicants and stakeholders.
• Support Senior Tobacco Control Officers and Tobacco Control Officers to carry out routine compliance activities.

You will need to:

• Support the regulatory functions of the Tobacco Control Unit through the operation of the licensing and information management system, records management, and preparation of routine reports.
• Provide advice on administrative regulatory requirements and licencing procedures to licence applicants and stakeholders.
• Support Senior Tobacco Control Officers and Tobacco Control Officers to carry out routine compliance activities.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of appointment: Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible

• notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies. Salary: $81,915 to $94,263 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Current Working with Children Registration or Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
• Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence
• Certificate IV in Government (investigations or similar)

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check. Position Features: Position may require some “intrastate travel” Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Statement of Duties: Licensing and Compliance Officer Band 4 (WORD) Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD) How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

• Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Cameron Le Fevre Position: Manager Tobacco Control Phone number: (03)6166 0602 Email address: cameron.le.fevre@health.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.