Gambling Officer
Attorney-General's Department
Job reference: 844437 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Classification:
ASO4 About the Opportunity Play a vital role in protecting the community. As a Gambling Officer, this opportunity allows you to support safe and responsible gambling in South Australia through meaningful regulatory work in licensing, compliance, and harm minimisation. As a Gambling Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the effective regulation of gambling in South Australia. You will assess applications, facilitate gambling barrings, and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to uphold the integrity of gambling operations across the state. The role requires careful review of technical approvals for gaming machines, the interpretation and application of legislation, and the provision of well‑reasoned recommendations to inform regulatory decisions. Responding to enquiries clearly, accurately, and professionally will be central to the role, alongside maintaining strict confidentiality. Working both independently and collaboratively within the Gambling and Associations team, you will play a key role in promoting integrity and harm minimisation across the gambling sector. Key Responsibilities:
About you You are a motivated and professional individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys work that makes a meaningful contribution. You build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders and bring experience in assessing applications, interpreting legislation, and providing clear, well‑considered advice to support sound decision‑making. With strong communication and organisational skills, you can work confidently under limited direction, manage competing priorities, and handle sensitive information with discretion, integrity, and attention to detail. About the Business The Attorney‑General’s Department (AGD) is a key portfolio within the South Australian Government, employing more than 1,900 staff. AGD delivers high‑level legal services and advice to Ministers and government agencies, provides specialist policy support, oversees regulation and compliance functions, and delivers essential services directly to the community. Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is a division of the Attorney-General’s Department and is responsible for protecting consumers, supporting and regulating businesses and recording significant life events for South Australians. CBS is customer focussed and flexible in its activities, providing accessible information and services. For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also Consumer and Business Services, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and Consumer and Business Services | Consumer and Business Services Special Conditions for Employment Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
Additional Notes You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications. For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Kirsty Lawrence, A/Manager, Gambling and Associations, Consumer and Business Services at kirsty.lawrence@sa.gov.au
Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application. The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/. Applications close: 26/05/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - ASO4 Gambling Officer JP.pdf - Job Application Pack.pdf Flexibility Statement
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