Nathan Lazarus
Harkaway,VIC
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in the Victoria Public Service adept in regulatory compliance and fostering effective working relationships. Excelled in mentoring staff and managing complex investigations, demonstrating critical thinking and sound judgment. Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and compliance standards, showcasing a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of industry regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Assistant Director Compliance & Enforcement
Wage Inspectorate Victoria
06.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with Executive management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organisational growth and productivity.
- Monitored budget and utilised operational resources.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimise resources.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Team Leader Compliance & Enforcement
Wage Inspectorate Victoria
01.2023 - Current
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Coordinated weekly meetings for internal and external groups.
- Set clear team goals and delegated tasks and set deadlines.
- Conducted team member meetings and updated members on best practices and continuing expectations.
- Discovered training needs and provided coaching.
- Directed employees, set schedules and prioritised work assignments.
- Provided expert leadership to group of more than eight employees.
- Gathered, organised and input information into digital database.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets using excel.
State Compliance & Enforcement Manager
Department Of Premier And Cabinet
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external stakeholders on compliance best practices and quality control.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management, covering issues and recommendations.
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
- Maintained effective working relationships with regulatory authorities and law enforcement bodies.
- Prepared high level reports for executive staff on the monthly and weekly actives of the Enforcement and Compliance Unit.
- Managed all incoming investigations and triaged sensitive files at an ad hoc level.
- Chaired high level meetings with external stakeholders to discuss compliance trends and ongoing issues within industry.
Team Leader Investigations
Department Of Premier And Cabinet
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance issues.
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
- Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing programs to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
- Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk to develop and implement corrective action plans.
- Gathered and evaluated data to make accurate assessments of current operations.
- Enhanced regulatory, strategic and operational performance to keep in alignment with deadlines.
- Prepared training programs to improve compliance at all levels.
Team Leader Investigations
Victorian Commission For Gambling And Liquor
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Built strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the organisations mission and goals, and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with Commissions core values.
- Facilitated training for associates through daily coaching and regular performance appraisals.
- Implemented new working processes to deliver multiple improvements.
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
- Maintained effective working relationships with regulatory authorities.
- Moulded team and embraced change to adapt within dynamic high risk environment.
- Initiated timely response to emails, voicemails and written correspondence.
- Coordinated weekly meetings for internal and external groups.
Senior Constable
Victoria Police
02.2013 - 12.2018
- Confronted and resolved emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Protected life and property through enforcement of regulations and laws.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Performed general patrol services and provided traffic control.
- Managed crime scenes to protect personnel and preserve evidence.
- Provided crime prevention suggestions and recommendations.
- Responded immediately to reports of vehicle accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analysing and evaluating information.
- Prepared and submitted incident reports regarding police activities and investigations.
Education
Managing Regulation, Enforcement, And Compliance
Australian And New Zealand School of Government
Melbourne, VIC11.2023
Strategic Leadership
Australian And New Zealand School of Government
Melbourne, VIC09.2023
Certificate - Organisational Leadership
Leadership Victoria
Melbourne 2023
Diploma - Government Investigation
Australian Centre For Compliance
Melbourne2022
Advanced Diploma - Policing And Procedure
Victoria Police
Melbourne 2013
Advance Diploma - Management
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC2012
Skills
- Sound Judgment
- Risk Identification
- Time Management
- Effective Working Relationships
- Regulatory and Compliance Understanding
- Managing complex/Sensitive Investigations
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Mentoring/Training staff
Additional Information
- Awarded a Victoria Police Commendation - Bourke Street 2017
Timeline
Acting Assistant Director Compliance & Enforcement
Wage Inspectorate Victoria
06.2023 - Current
Team Leader Compliance & Enforcement
Wage Inspectorate Victoria
01.2023 - Current
State Compliance & Enforcement Manager
Department Of Premier And Cabinet
07.2022 - 12.2022
Team Leader Investigations
Department Of Premier And Cabinet
07.2021 - 06.2022
Team Leader Investigations
Victorian Commission For Gambling And Liquor
12.2018 - 07.2021
Senior Constable
Victoria Police
02.2013 - 12.2018
Managing Regulation, Enforcement, And Compliance
Australian And New Zealand School of Government
Strategic Leadership
Australian And New Zealand School of Government
Certificate - Organisational Leadership
Leadership Victoria
Diploma - Government Investigation
Australian Centre For Compliance
Advanced Diploma - Policing And Procedure
Victoria Police
Advance Diploma - Management
Swinburne University of Technology
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