The Labour Hire Authority (LHA) protects Victorian workers from exploitation and improves transparency and integrity in the labour hire industry by regulating businesses that provide or use labour hire services.
LHA licences labour hire providers, monitors and enforces compliance, and supports providers, hosts and workers to understand and comply with their legal obligations.
Established to administer the Labour Hire Licensing Act **** (Vic) (LHL Act), LHA is an independent agency whose work is wholly funded by licence fees from labour hire businesses.
Since ****, LHA has expanded its program of industry engagement, compliance and enforcement, growing its small and dedicated team to around 120 staff and establishing a strong track record.
LHA employees are offered hybrid and adaptable working arrangements in accordance with Victorian Public Service and LHA policies.
Our offices are located in Melbourne CBD and Bendigo.
About the position
Reporting to the Team Leader Licensing, the Licensing Officer will contribute to the successful operation of the Labour Hire Authority as a member of the Licensing team.
The daily working life of a Licensing Officer involves reviewing and assessing information submitted in licensing applications, renewals and other transaction types, and making recommendations to the delegate in relation to the assessment of license applications, renewals and approvals.




The Licensing Officer will also provide information about the labour hire licensing scheme and LHA policies and processes to licence applicants and others.
Licensing Officers have regard to a broad range of legal obligations, including labour hire, taxation, superannuation, workplace, migration, accommodation and occupational health and safety laws.
Licensing Officers are supported with a strong induction program, formal learning and development opportunities (including relevant areas of law or skill-based training), and on-the-job coaching.
About you
* Highly evolved outstanding customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment dealing with competing priorities.
* Keen to contribute to improving employment conditions of vulnerable workers.
How to Apply
Please apply by providing a cover letter including your responses to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description (attached), along with your Resume/CV.
For further information regarding Labour Hire Authority, please visit our website at /.
Applicants will be required to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act ****, directions, policies or procedures.
All personal information is kept secure and confidential and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act, ****.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo the Victorian Public Service pre-employment screening process and an Australian Criminal History Check prior to commencing employment with Labour Hire Authority.

📌 Licensing Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Labour Hire Authority
📍 Victoria