Commissioner, Consumer And Business Services

Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 587997
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneLocation: Adelaide
Classification: SAES2
Duration: Up to 3 years
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Number of Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: 5:00pm, Friday 26th April 2024About the OpportunityApplications are sought for the position of Commissioner for Consumer and Business Services, South Australia.The role has responsibility for the overall management of the Consumer and Business Services (CBS) business unit within the Attorney-General’s Department (AGD).Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Commissioner exercises relevant legislative powers and responsibilities attached to several statutory offices, including:

• Commissioner for Consumer Affairs
• Liquor and Gambling Commissioner
• Commissioner for Prices
• Commissioner for Corporate Affairs

The Commissioner will have a broad skillset, including:

• Demonstrated experience in customer service delivery and improvement in a large and complex organisation.
• High-level experience in effectively leading, motivating and supporting diverse teams while encouraging collaboration and developing a constructive culture.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage significant business and organisational change in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory frameworks and ability to operate within a regulatory environment.

About the BusinessThe Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) provides a range of legal, regulatory and other services for the government and people of South Australia. Employing around 1500 staff, AGD promotes justice by protecting people’s rights, holding people to account according to the law, improving safety and contributing to an efficient and fair justice system.Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is a division of the Attorney-General’s Department and is responsible for protecting consumers, supporting and regulating businesses and recording significant life events for South Australians. CBS is customer focused and flexible in its activities, providing accessible information and services.CBS’ strategic goals are to:

• Deliver effective regulation – ensuring fair markets, informed consumers, safe products and harm minimisation.
• Look after each other – fostering an engaged, healthy and high performing team environment.
• Look after our customers and community – ensuring and informative, consistent, inclusive and responsive service.
• Better ways of working – improved services and information through embedding a continuous improvement approach.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also Consumer and Business Services, please visit and .Special Conditions for EmploymentEmployment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

• Employment-related screening check required
• Some out of hours work may be required
• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required

Additional NotesYou will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Caroline Mealor, Chief Executive, AGD on 08 8207 1771 or .Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.The Attorney-General’s Department is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website .Applications close: 26/04/2024 5:00 PMAttachments:
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-Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.