Randstad is proud to partner with a prominent State Government organization dedicated to public health and safety. We are seeking several dedicated Tobacco Regulatory Control Officers to join the Centre for Regulation and Enforcement (CRE).
Position Overview
- Pay Rate: $55 per hour + Super
- Location: Based in St Leonards with daily travel across Greater Sydney, Wollongong, and the Central Coast.
- Contract Length: 12-month temporary assignment, potential to go permamnent.
- Work Style: Office-based with daily travel using fleet vehicles. Enjoy flexibility with potential for one day per week working from home for administrative and brief-writing tasks.
Role Responsibilities
Working within the Tobacco and E-cigarettes Compliance Unit, you will focus on stationary and reactive compliance to enforce the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008 and the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966.
- Covert Operations: Conduct "undercover buys" of illegal vapes or illicit tobacco acting as a member of the public.
- Overt Inspections: Enter premises in teams (at times in conjunction with Police) to identify and seize illegal products.
- Enforcement Action: Issue penalty notices and manage significant enforcement actions, including store closures of up to 90 days.
- Evidence Management: Maintain a strict chain of evidence, write detailed statements, and prepare comprehensive prosecution briefs.
- Reporting: Research and coordinate targeted compliance activities in high-risk areas to optimize regulatory outcomes.
Key Selection Criteria
- Experience: A background in compliance, investigation, or local/federal government (e.g., Fair Trading, Council, Federal Government, or Police).
- Regulatory Knowledge: Experience interpreting legislation and a Certificate IV in Government Investigations (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
- Technical Skills: Strong attention to detail, proficiency in contemporaneous note-taking, and computer literacy. Experience with Content Manager (Trim) or FIMS is a plus.
- Conflict De-escalation: Proven ability to manage difficult interactions and remain calm under pressure when dealing with uncooperative members of the public.
- Requirements: A current NSW Driver’s License is essential. A mandatory National Police Check will be conducted (Working with Children Check is not required).
Training & Culture
You will receive extensive training on relevant Acts, risk assessments, and situational awareness to ensure you are confident in the field.
How to Apply
Please click "APPLY" to submit your resume.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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