Skip to main content
AfterDuty
Register CV

Senior Compliance Officer, Regulatory Compliance and Operations

Victorian Government - Department of Health · Melbourne, Victoria

Type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago

Overview

Your regulatory enforcement background, including working to PACE and managing compliance under legislation, maps directly onto monitoring private hospitals against the Health Services Regulations. The Certificate IV in Government Investigations is a natural extension of your investigative interviewing and evidence-handling skills, and your experience in multi-agency coordination and out-of-hours incident response prepares you for the travel and flexible hours. This role values the disciplined, legislation-driven approach you've honed in policing, making it a credible and realistic transition.

About this role

The Senior Compliance Officer provides expert regulatory advice related to private hospitals and day procedure centres. The position has responsibility for monitoring compliance with the Health Services (Health Service Establishments) Regulations 2024. Working closely with the sector and other stakeholders, 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.

About us

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you

  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (nursing) would be highly regarded.
  • Current Victorian driver's licence
  • Certificate IV in Government Investigations
  • Experience in regulatory and public policy work as well as knowledge of relevant government legislation.
  • Experience in the private health service sector, hospital environment would be advantageous.
  • The role may include periods of out-of- business hours work (weeknights and weekends) and travel to regional and remote areas.

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.
  • 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. Click the `Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

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. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

If you have any queries in relation to participation in recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email talentacquisition@health.vic.gov.au. Please note that unsolicited applications from third parties cannot be accepted. If you have questions regarding the role, please message the contact person listed on the advertisement directly.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in line with our Privacy Policy.

About compliance & regulatory roles for ex-police

Compliance, AML/CTF and regulatory roles. Working to AUSTRAC, ASIC and APRA obligations is a stronger regulatory grounding than most civilian applicants can offer — firms increasingly recognise this.

See all compliance & regulatory jobs in Melbourne →

Why this fits a police background — match score 72/100

  • Investigative casework
  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Team & shift leadership

More compliance & regulatory jobs for ex-police

  • Senior Compliance Officer (Third Party Provider Licensing Services)

    Department of Transport and Planning · Melbourne

    Full-time

    A$116,413 – A$140,849Estimated

    Your experience managing complex regulatory frameworks like PACE and CPIA directly prepares you for leading risk-based compliance programs and ensuring third-party providers meet licensing standards. The role's focus on team leadership, stakeholder relationships, and clear reporting mirrors the operational command and multi-agency coordination you handled daily in policing. Your ability to assess risk, enforce procedures, and adapt to changing requirements makes you a strong candidate for this compliance leadership position.

    Posted Today

  • Senior Compliance Officer, Health Regulator

    Department Of Health · Melbourne

    Full-time

    A$116,413 – A$140,849Estimated

    Your policing background gives you direct experience of working under strict legislation, gathering admissible evidence, and conducting field investigations—all core to this compliance role. You're used to preparing detailed reports, managing pressured situations, and adapting to changing priorities, which mirrors the regulatory environment here. Your familiarity with interviewing techniques and evidence handling means you can step into assessing health practitioners and taking regulatory action with minimal retraining.

    Posted Yesterday

  • Senior Compliance Officer, Health Regulator

    Victorian Government - Department of Health · Melbourne

    Full-time

    Your policing background gives you direct experience in regulatory enforcement, evidence gathering, and conducting inspections under pressure—exactly what this role demands. You're used to working with legislation like PACE and handling controlled substances cases, so the transition to monitoring scheduled medicines and preparing admissible evidence is a natural step. Your ability to manage out-of-hours work, travel, and adapt to shifting priorities mirrors the operational flexibility you already bring from the job.

    Posted Yesterday

  • Compliance Support Officer

    Department of Education · Melbourne

    Full-time

    A$81,496 – A$98,955Estimated

    Your policing background has given you strong record-keeping, attention to detail, and the ability to follow strict procedures—all directly relevant to this compliance support role. You are used to handling sensitive information, responding to enquiries, and ensuring adherence to standards, which mirrors the work of supporting school compliance with registration requirements. Your experience managing competing priorities and working independently will help you thrive in this administrative and operational environment.

    Posted 5 days ago