Licensing Advisor

Australian Venue Co.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Venue Co. is seeking a Licensing Advisor to join our Licensing team in Melbourne. You will own licensing applications from start to finish and work with venues, Operations, and regulators to keep venues compliant and operating smoothly.

You will interpret legislation, provide practical advice, and maintain licensing records while meeting deadlines and contributing to process improvements across our network of 200+ venues across Australia and New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and managing regulatory applications, particularly across liquor licensing.
• Experience in hospitality, liquor, gaming or local government regulation.
• Ability to interpret legislation into practical advice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, planning and time management.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong computer skills and the confidence to learn new systems.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and lodging licence, permit, registrations applications.
• Managing applications from the initial request through to approval.
• Liaising professionally and proactively with regulatory authorities and other external stakeholders.
• Providing clear, accurate and commercially focused licensing advice.
• Keeping track of deadlines, risks, delays and opportunities to improve how we work.
• Maintaining accurate licensing records, registers and documentation.
• Preparing reports and briefs to support licensing decisions and forward planning.
• Keeping the business informed about regulatory changes and emerging risks.
• Contributing to licensing projects, process improvements and team initiatives.

Job description

Licensing Advisor

Australian Venue Co.

Location: Central Support Office, Melbourne CBD
Employment type: Full-time
Reports to: General Manager - Licensing

Ready to make a difference across 200+ venues?

Australian Venue Co. is home to some of Australia's best-loved pubs, bars and hospitality venues. From busy city bars to much-loved local venues, our teams create places where people come together, celebrate and feel at home.

We're looking for a Licensing Advisor to join our Licensing team and help keep our venues operating smoothly, confidently and compliantly across Australia and New Zealand.

What you'll be doing

You'll take ownership of licensing applications and regulatory approvals from start to finish. Working closely with venues, Operations, Central Support teams and regulatory authorities, you'll provide practical advice and help turn complex requirements into clear next steps.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and lodging licence, permit, registrations applications.
• Managing applications from the initial request through to approval.
• Liaising professionally and proactively with regulatory authorities and other external stakeholders.
• Providing clear, accurate and commercially focused licensing advice.
• Keeping track of deadlines, risks, delays and opportunities to improve how we work.
• Maintaining accurate licensing records, registers and documentation.
• Preparing reports and briefs to support licensing decisions and forward planning.
• Keeping the business informed about regulatory changes and emerging risks.
• Contributing to licensing projects, process improvements and team initiatives.

About you

You're organized, curious and solutions-focused, with the confidence to work across a fast-moving hospitality business. You enjoy getting into the detail, finding a way forward and helping others understand what needs to happen next.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience preparing and managing regulatory applications, particularly across liquor licensing.
• Experience in hospitality, liquor, gaming or local government regulation.
• The ability to interpret legislation and turn it into straightforward, practical advice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, planning and time management skill.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong computer skills and the confidence to learn new systems and technology.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
• The confidence and interpersonal maturity to work with venues, senior stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Familiarity with licensing frameworks across Australia and New Zealand will be highly regarded.

Why join AVC?

No two days are the same at AVC. You'll support a diverse portfolio of venues, work with passionate hospitality people and play an important role in helping our business continue to grow.

We're big enough to offer variety and opportunity but connected enough for your work to be noticed. If you enjoy solving problems, building relationships and making a real impact, this could be the role for you.