Manager Major Licensing, Sports Controlling Bodies and Bookmakers

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) invites applications for the Manager Major Licensing, Sports Controlling Bodies and Bookmakers role in Melbourne. You will oversee end-to-end licensing across wagering, lotteries, keno and sports bodies, shaping regulatory strategy and enforcement to protect consumers.

You will develop risk-based licensing, monitoring and engagement approaches, build strong stakeholder relationships, and lead a high-performing team to deliver effective

Qualifications

• Experience leading regulatory, compliance or licensing functions within a complex environment.
• Ability to identify, assess and prioritise risks with evidence-based strategies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience leading and developing a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead licensing, monitoring, enforcement and engagement strategies for wagering, lotteries, keno and sports bodies.
• Develop and deliver risk-based, intelligence-led licensing programs.
• Drive regulatory outcomes through evidence-based strategies.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team within a regulated environment.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Job description

Occupation: Governance and risk management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/GC6145

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) is Victoria’s independent gambling regulator. Our regulatory approach consists of licensing and approvals, education and engagement, monitoring and enforcement. We apply these functions using an intelligence led and risk-based approach ensuring we concentrate our regulatory efforts on areas of greatest risk and harm.

This position sits within the Gambling Division and is responsible for delivering end to end regulatory oversight of Victoria's Wagering Betting and Lotteries and Keno Licenses, Sports Controlling Bodies and Bookmakers.

This is a unique opportunity to shape regulatory strategy and influence industry outcomes that contribute to reducing gambling harm.

Why Join Us?

The VGCCC is an independent regulator committed to protecting Victorians by reducing gambling harm and fostering a safe, sustainable gambling sector. Our efforts are focussed on identifying risks early, holding industry to account and strengthening community trust in gambling regulation.

We are a values-driven and inclusive organisation where people are empowered to act with courage, make it happen, work together, respect others, and act with integrity. We foster a culture where people feel connected and can contribute to our shared purpose.

We seek to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and strongly encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

Recognised by WORK 180 as an Employer of Choice for Women, we are proud recipients of the 2026 Equitable Employer Awards for Pay Equity and Employee Support and Safety Services

Our Opportunity

The Manager Major Licensing, Sports Controlling Bodies and Bookmakers leads the regulatory approach to the wagering, lotteries and keno and sports controlling bodies sectors. This role is responsible for developing and delivering risk-based, intelligence-led licensing, monitoring, enforcement and engagement strategies.

To be successful in this position you will have:

• Demonstrated experience leading regulatory, compliance or licensing functions within a complex environment.
• Proven ability to identify, assess and prioritise risks and develop evidence-based strategies that achieve regulatory outcomes.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a high performing team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

What we can offer you

We are committed to building a connected, capable and empowered workforce, providing our people with opportunities to grow and thrive in their career.

We offer:

• Meaningful work that contributes to reducing gambling harm.
• A genuine commitment to support work/life balance (appropriate to the nature of the role)
• Tailored initiatives that support well-being and psychological safety including an annual influenza vaccination program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• A safe and engagingenvironment, including adjustments and accommodations to support people with different needs.

Important Information

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a nationally coordinated police check and misconduct screening.

Applications close Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11.59pm