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Senior Compliance Officer


Office of Liquor & Gaming Regulation Compliance; Office of Liquor & Gaming Regulation; Community Services and Consumer Protection; Cairns

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Compliance Officer (AO5) to join our Casino Compliance Team and help safeguard the integrity of Queensland’s casino industry. Based on site at The Reef Hotel Casino , Cairns, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact by promoting responsible gambling practices and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Auditing & Compliance
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Cairns region
Job ad reference QLD/697418/26
Closing date 25-Aug-2026
Job duration
Contact person David Quantrill
Contact details Mobile: 0472 841 396
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Operating across the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) as a Senior Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for undertaking a range of regulatory activities from a compliance, licensing and client service perspective focusing on liquor, gambling and other relevant legislation administered by the OLGR. You will be a member of a team with an active role in ensuring that the liquor and gambling industries of Queensland continue to operate in a responsible manner.

This role involves shift work, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, to support compliance operations across Queensland.

Your Key Responsibilities will be:

  • Participate in a broad range of liquor and gambling compliance interventions, including audits, inspections, risk assessments and compliance monitoring
  • Undertake compliance and licensing related investigations into complaints, and suspected breaches of legislation including the recommendation to more senior officers to initiate high end enforcement action
  • Research, analyse and interpret legislation, and apply relevant policies, procedures and guidelines to achieve positive compliance outcomes.
  • Prepare written correspondence including advice and warning letters and investigation reports for review.
  • Drafting of documents required for legal
  • Attend court and give evidence as a witness in legal proceedings
  • Assist in the training and development of less experienced Provide feedback to the Principal Compliance Officer regarding development requirements.
  • Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of harm minimisation strategies within the liquor and gambling industries.
  • Engage with industry stakeholders, community groups and other relevant parties to provide guidance and education on liquor and gambling
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by supervisory and management staff, ensuring adherence to professional standards and organisational objectives.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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