Licensing Officer

The Victorian Government established Labour Hire Licensing Authority (LHA) to introduce a licensing system to regulate the provision of labour hire services across Victoria. LHA undertakes a range of licensing, compliance and enforcement activities, maintains public registers and conducts research and education in accordance with the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2018 (Vic) (Act).
About the role
The Licensing Officers will contribute to the successful operation of Labour Hire Authority as a member of the Licensing Team.
The Licensing Officers will review and assess information submitted in licensing applications, renewals and other transaction types, and make recommendations to the delegate in relation to the assessment of the license applications, renewals and approvals. The Licensing Officers will also provide information about the labour licensing scheme and LHA policies and processes to license applicants and others.
This role has a flexible work location with an option of Melbourne CBD or Bendigo.
About you

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment dealing with competing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• A confident and strategic communicator and excellent writer, with strong attention to detail
• Passionate about helping prevent the exploitation of Victorian labour hire workers and improve employment conditions of vulnerable workers

Position Details
Licensing Officer
Ref: 30/85
VPS 4 - $92,332 to $104,762 plus Superannuation
Bendigo or Melbourne CBD (with hybrid flexibility)
Full time, Ongoing
Contact: Ben Chitvaranund, Licensing Manager, 0499 853 774
How to Apply
Please apply by providing a cover letter (750 words maximum) addressing the key selection criteria and describing how your skills, knowledge and experience would contribute to the role. A comprehensive Position Description is attached. For further information regarding the Labour Hire Authority, please visit our website at
Applicants will be required to comply with Labour Hire Authority's COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Policy, and in accordance with the obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, directions, policies or procedures, including but not limited to any requirements to provide evidence of vaccination status.
All personal information is kept secure and confidential and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act, 2014. Successful candidates will be required to undergo the Victorian Public Service pre-employment screening process and a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with Labour Hire Authority.