Join the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation as a Principal Compliance Officer and play a key role in safeguarding Queensland’s liquor and gambling industries. Lead a team of compliance officers, oversee regulatory activities, and contribute to minimising gambling harm and ensuring industry integrity.

This role offers a dynamic work environment, leadership opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Job details

The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation is seeking a motivated and experienced Principal Compliance Officer to join our Gold Coast Inspectorate team. Based onsite at The Star Casino, you will lead a team of compliance officers to ensure the integrity of Queensland's liquor and gambling industries. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety and fairness of our community while working in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of compliance officers to deliver high-quality regulatory outcomes.
Oversee compliance monitoring activities, including inspections and investigations, to ensure adherence to liquor and gambling legislation.
Provide expert advice on compliance-related matters and industry best practices.
Prepare high-quality written correspondence, including briefing notes, reports, and ministerial correspondence.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including casino operators and government entities, to achieve organisational objectives.
Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to enhance compliance functions.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and guide staff.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with diverse stakeholders.
A working knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, liquor and gambling legislation.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions within policy and procedural frameworks.

Additional Information:

This role may require shift work outside standard core hours of Monday to Friday.

Why Join Us?

The Department of Justice is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace that values equity and diversity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and people of all ages.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/688753/26

Closing Date: Tuesday, 26th May 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• 688753 26 - Role Description (Word, 123KB)
  
  
  688753 26 - Applicant-Information-Package (Word, 359KB)