Licensing and Determinations Support Officer

The Licensing and Determinations Support Officer (LDSO) provides administrative and operational support to the licensing and risk determination function, enabling the timely and accurate processing of applications for mineral, quarry and petroleum activities in Victoria. LDSO supports the application of legislative requirements, including native title obligations, maintains data and documentation integrity, and contributes to efficient regulatory processes while building foundational capability in regulatory assessment.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage workload and meet deadlines, with sound organisational skills and the capacity to prioritise tasks under guidance while maintaining attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience providing high-quality administrative support, including managing workflows, processing applications or transactions, and maintaining accurate records in line with established procedures and standards.
• Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to follow guidance, apply established procedures, and build foundational knowledge of regulatory frameworks to support team outcomes and ongoing development.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage information across systems and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field would be well regarded.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 01 November 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

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/New 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 aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.