Occupation:
Governance and risk management
Location:
Gippsland - Latrobe
Reference:
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The Senior Licensing Performance Officer (SLPO) monitors and improves the performance of minerals and petroleum licence holders across Victoria, ensuring compliance with legislative, financial and operational requirements. The SLPO leads analysis of licence performance, supports assurance and compliance monitoring, and helps shape targeted regulatory responses to address risks and underperformance. The SLPO provides clear, evidence-based advice to support consistent, risk-based decision-making and effective use of regulatory tools. Through robust stakeholder engagement and high-quality advice, the SLPO contributes to a transparent, efficient and outcomes-focused licensing framework that safeguards public value and supports investment confidence.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy or regulatory frameworks, supported by strong analytical skills to assess data, identify risks or underperformance, and provide evidence-based advice.
Experience supporting compliance, audit, assurance or monitoring activities, with strong attention to detail and the ability to ensure accuracy, completeness and integrity of information and reporting.
Proven ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with stakeholders to explain requirements, resolve issues and contribute to consistent,



practical and outcomes-focused solutions in a complex environment.
A tertiary qualification in a relevant field would be well regarded.
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Morwell with hybrid work arrangements available.
Applications close
*****pm on Monday, 09 November ****.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/Recent Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace
DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ****** .
We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.
Applications close Monday 9 November **** at *****pm
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📌 Senior Licensing Performance Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
📍 Victoria