Manager, Licensing and Compliance

About the Role

This position offers a unique chance to contribute to a newly formed statutory body dedicated to upholding the integrity of pharmacy business ownership in Queensland. You will work within a small, innovative, and collaborative team environment, benefiting from flexible work conditions. This role plays a crucial part in founding a contemporary regulating authority to ensure professional, safe, and competent pharmacy services across Queensland.

About the Organization

The Council, established by legislation, functions as a statutory entity managing a modern licensing system overseeing more than 1,300 pharmacy businesses. Its mandate is to guarantee professional and competent pharmacy service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a small team responsible for handling a high volume of pharmacy business licence applications, ensuring adherence to legislative standards, policies, and procedures.
• Efficiently evaluate complex licence applications promptly and in alignment with Council’s regulations and legislative demands.
• Advise the Director and make delegated legislative decisions as necessary.
• Generate precise, understandable, and regulation-compliant documentation to facilitate decision-making and application processing.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven background in a regulatory and licensing setting with experience making intricate decisions in complex environments.
• Strong skills in communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement, capable of producing high-quality written reports, recommendations, and advice.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, oversee resources, processes, and systems, with an emphasis on business improvement, flexibility, and high performance.
• A relevant professional qualification such as in law, business, or management is desirable but not mandatory.

Benefits and Work Environment

• An energetic and innovative workplace.
• A supportive culture that values your contributions and ideas.
• Competitive remuneration package with generous superannuation benefits and leave loading.
• Access to flexible working arrangements.

Additional Information

• Applicants are required to submit a concise written statement (about 1–2 pages) detailing how their experience, skills, knowledge, and personal attributes match the position requirements.
• Include an up-to-date CV with details of two referees familiar with your recent work history, preferably your current or most recent supervisor.
• Applications will remain valid for 12 months and may be considered for similar vacancies.
• Employment is subject to police checks under the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Applicants with prior public sector employment must disclose any serious disciplinary history as per relevant legislative sections.
• Employees must declare any interests that may conflict with their duties according to the Public Sector Act 2022.