Senior Compliance Officer, Regulatory Compliance and Operations Job posted: 09/10/2024 Occupation: Regulatory Governance and Compliance Reference: VG/1824824 The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians.
We're focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research.
It's all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.
About the role: The Senior Compliance Officer provides expert regulatory advice related to various health regulatory domains (which may include medicines and poisons and other regulated substances, practitioner investigations and pesticide safety).
Working across the different sectors, the Senior Compliance Officer will use their knowledge and experience to support and administer the team's regulatory functions and monitor and enforce compliance in accordance with the relevant legislation.
Reporting to the Team Leader, you will work in a small and busy team that provides advice to senior executives in the Department and the Minister for Health on various regulatory issues and administers legislation and regulations in various health regulatory domains.
As a key member of the Health Regulator Branch, you will be required to work with other team members as well as other teams across the branch on a range of regulatory and investigative matters to enable the Department to meet its regulatory obligations and to provide oversight for the safety and quality of various sectors.
The role may include periods of out-of-business hours work (e.g.
weeknights and weekends) and travel to regional and remote areas.
How you'll make a difference: Conduct desktop and onsite assessments of regulated entities, preparing reports, advice and correspondence as required and taking essential regulatory action when non-compliance is identified.
Ensure operational and practice initiatives meet the strategic directions for managing and delivering high-quality services.
Formulate compliance and evaluation strategies to address specific issues related to the effective provision and implementation of required outcomes.
Undertake high-level research and investigations into service delivery issues, risks and trends impacting on achieving key business objectives, policy initiatives and operational imperatives.
Monitor and analyse the implementation and delivery of practical and policy initiatives.
Assist in the development of a risk-based regulatory approach to legislation that is managed and administered by the Branch.
Minimum Requirements: Certificate IV in Government Investigations.
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g.
regulation, law, or AHPRA registered health professional - nurse/paramedic/pharmacy/allied health; or other relevant science qualifications) would be highly regarded.
Experience in regulatory and public policy work as well as knowledge of relevant government legislation.
Experience in the private health service sector, hospital environment or in a clinical/science environment would be advantageous.
What we offer: The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
How to apply: Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.
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We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians.
We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.
All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of 3 vaccinations (including booster) against COVID-19.
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