Team Lead, Tobacco Compliance & Enforcement (Victoria)

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Tobacco Licensing Victoria (TLV) is a business unit of the department. Lead a team that protects the community through strong tobacco laws. As team leader, compliance and enforcement, you will guide staff, manage complex cases and help keep tobacco sales within the law.

The successful candidate will undergo pre-employment checks and hold a Victorian driver license or equivalent. This fixed-term, full-time role runs until 30/06/2028 with a salary of $116,413–$140,849 per year, plus super.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience managing compliance teams.
• Knowledge of government investigations and legal processes.
• Ability to manage complex investigations and cases.
• Clear communication and stakeholder liaison abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a skilled team, plan work and track results.
• Guide inspections and investigations, including complex cases and search warrants.
• Check evidence and reports to support legal action against breaches.
• Build strong working ties with police, councils and other government agencies.

Skills

Team leadership

Compliance investigations

Communication

Risk management

Education

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Tobacco Licensing Victoria (TLV) is a business unit of the department. Lead a team that protects the community through strong tobacco laws. As team leader, compliance and enforcement, you will guide staff, manage complex cases and help keep tobacco sales within the law.

The successful candidate will undergo pre-employment checks and hold a Victorian driver license or equivalent. This fixed-term, full-time role runs until 30/06/2028 with a salary of $116,413–$140,849 per year, plus super.