• Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Ongoing role
• Location: Orange
• Regulatory Officer Grade 5 – Salary from $107,059 up to $110,266 per annum plus super and leave loading

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About the Role
As the Senior Compliance Officer Northern, you will lead a team to ensure compliance with hunting regulations across your zone. You'll be on the front lines, conducting patrols and investigations to deter illegal hunting, while also educating the public and hunters on their responsibilities. It’s a dynamic job where you’ll need to balance various demands, exercise sound judgment in complex situations, and build strong relationships with stakeholders.

About You
As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience leading teams in compliance monitoring, investigations, and enforcement within a relevant regulatory framework
• Strong knowledge and practical application of the Game and Feral Animal Control Act (2002) and Regulation (2012) and related legislation
• A proven ability to effectively advise and educate diverse audiences and build strong relationships with stakeholders
• Capacity to exercise appropriate judgment in field situations, conduct thorough investigations, and balance competing demands
• Current NSW Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please click here to view the role description.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Arlo Ireland on 0475 405 657 or email arlo.ireland@dpird.nsw.gov.au.

EOI applications close: Wednesday, 18 June 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Additional Information
This is an internal EOI opportunity. To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing, applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalent or higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Regulatory Officer Grade 5 OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively, if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment, you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.

DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.