About us

The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.

About the role

Reporting to the Statewide Manager, Renting Taskforce, the role of the Statewide Regional Officer (VPS 3) is predominantly responsible for a range of straightforward compliance monitoring activities and inspections for the newly formed Rental Taskforce. The position will be part of a multi-disciplinary renting taskforce team and will work closely with the Renting Taskforce Lead and other team members.

Embedded within Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV), the Renting Taskforce will tackle poor renting conduct and increase renter confidence, focusing on rental offences committed by rental providers and estate agents who do not comply with Victoria's rental laws.

The position will sit within the Performance and Outcomes Branch and will be required to carry out compliance monitoring activities and inspections of businesses using checklists, as well as residential tenancy assessments and inspections. These inspections will typically include acting as support in a team conducting compliance inspections of licensed businesses, including estate agencies, rental properties and similar type inspections that are likely to lead to court action or formal sanctions.

About you

To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of, and/or relevant experience in legislative compliance and enforcement activities and CAV relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures OR capacity to learn and apply knowledge of all the above, as required

Other requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in commerce, business, law or other related fields will be an advantage.
• A Certificate IV in Government Investigations or equivalent qualification is highly desirable (alternatively, a Certificate IV in Government Investigations must be completed within 6 months of commencement)
• A current Victorian Driver's Licence is required.

For specific responsibilities please review the attached position description.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Monday, 21 July 2025. All applications should include:

• a resume; and
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Policy, Victorian Public Service employees are required to apply via the JSE for primary consideration access.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.