About This Role
* Assist in the planning and collection of evidence, in consultation with the Team Leader, ensuring that adequate resources are in place to support operational activities.
* Fixed Term, full-time opportunity until 30 June 2026
* VPS4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Senior Officer, Evidence Management and Logistics, to provide a critical role within Tobacco Licensing Victoria.
About The Business Unit
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) provides a range of government programs and services focused on improving community safety, victim services, regulatory services and crime prevention, and building strong collaboration across the justice system. Located in the Integrity, Regulation and Legal Services (IRLS) group, Tobacco Licensing Victoria (TLV) has been established to deliver the Government's commitment to implement a tobacco regulation and business licensing scheme.
Following the passage of
the Tobacco Amendment (Tobacco Retailer and Wholesaler Licensing Scheme) Act
(Act) in November 2024, Victoria is implementing a tobacco business licensing scheme and regulator to strengthen tobacco regulation. From 1 July 2025, tobacco retailers and wholesalers have been able to apply for a licence to sell tobacco products, improving oversight and compliance. Additional functions under the Act, including enforcement and broader regulatory powers, will come into effect in 2026.
About The Role
The Transport and Evidence Management Officer will support in the field evidence collection. They will report to the Team Leader, Transport and Evidence Management and ensure that all activities adhere to internal procedures and legislative requirements. This will also include regular quality control audits.
The role requires the flexibility to work afternoon, evening and weekend shifts and may require overnight travel to regional Victoria.
Some Of Your Duties Will Include
* Conduct transport and evidence related activities at the direction of the Team Leader, ensuring the handling and management of evidence is of a high quality, complies with relevant legislation and supports investigations.
* Maintain collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders across all levels to ensure ongoing co-operation and information sharing to achieve TLV objectives.
* Prepare technical reports, briefs, statements and other correspondence on highly complex issues providing material evidence and options for decision making within TLV.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* High level communication and analytical skills
* Experience in managing complex policy issues
* Demonstrated awareness of government policies and programs across a range of areas
Qualifications
* A Certificate IV in Government Investigations and/or relevant training or experience in conducting investigations in a regulatory or law enforcement context is highly desirable.
* A tertiary qualification in law, investigations or other relevant area is desirable.
* A Victorian Drivers' Licence or equivalent is required.
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 SAFE 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.