This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading
Regulatory agency seeks Licensing Advisor to assess and resolve complex enquiries & applications and provide sound advice on complex licensing issues
Licensing Advisor opportunity

• Approx. $60-$65 per hour plus Super dependent on experience
• Assignment duration is up to 6 months. Immediate start
• Melbourne CBD/Working From Arrangement

About the role

Our client, a government regulatory agency, seeks a Licensing Advisor to join them on a short-term assignment for a duration of up to a period of 6-month based in Melbourne CBD with an immediate start.

As the Licensing Advisor, you will be responsible for handling enquiries and licensing applications received by the team, referring them internally within the division or to other teams within the organisation.

Responsibilities and tasks:

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing and resolving complex enquiries and licensing applications and provide sound advice on complex issues relevant to the Licensing function.
• Assisting Licensing Officers to progress and finalise enquiries and licensing applications based on the organisation's policies, procedures, guidelines and relevant legislation.
• Providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to entity registrations, certification, professional indemnity insurance, and low risk suitability assessments.
• Preparing correspondence, memorandums and reports on complex matters for internal and external stakeholders, with recommendations and options for decision.
• Applying specialist knowledge of relevant policy, law and legislative guidelines to the assessment of applications from entities of a licensing nature.
• Ensuring that information and documentation is maintained in information systems and databases in accordance with information management policies and procedures.
• Gathering and analysing data to identify risks and make recommendations about continuous improvement to processes

Key Selection Criteria:

The experience and skills you will need to demonstrate include:

• Relevant experience in a licensing, and government or regulatory environment.
• A well-developed understanding of the operation and regulation of legal practice and a high level of understanding of how to interpret and apply legislation and case law.
• High level of communication and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to use those skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• A high level of computer literacy and ability to use information technology resources conscious of confidentiality and privacy.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching junior staff members.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in law will be highly regarded but not essential.
• Previous experience working a licensing, government and/or regulatory environment.

How to apply?

Please apply online using the appropriate link below forwarding a copy of your resume highlighting your licensing experience, your regulatory and/or government experience, and your suitability for the role. Please quote ref. 241161 when submitting your application.

Please note:

• Candidates that have submitted a cover letter or statement of useability addressing the key selection criteria will be considered only.
• The pay rate offered is inclusive of 25% casual loading.
• The anticipated hours per week are 38 (7.6 hours per day) for this contract.