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• Full time ongoing role available
• Location - Maitland preferred, however all DPIRD office locations will be considered.
• Salary from $120K pa to $133K pa plus super

As a Senior Compliance Auditor with the NSW Resources Regulator, you will be responsible for implementing and supporting the Mining Act Inspectorate compliance audit program. You will lead compliance audits and mentor other staff on the audit process.

You must be willing to travel within NSW at short notice and will be expected to be away about one week a month. 

Audits will assess regulatory compliance against the Mining Act 1992 and will focus on audits of mining leases (large and small mines) and exploration licences.

You will be required to analyse industry practices and data and prepare comprehensive internal and external facing technical reports. You will make recommendations to industry and action non-compliances in accordance with the Regulator’s Compliance and Enforcement Approach.

We are seeking experienced auditors who:

• Hold degree level qualifications in environmental or natural resources management (or similar) or have relevant experience with the Mining Act 1992.
• Hold and maintain a current Class C drivers licence.
• Are certified as an auditor with a relevant accreditation body or are otherwise eligible to hold such certification.
• Can demonstrate knowledge in and the application of AS/NZS ISO 19011:2018 ‘Guidelines for auditing management systems’ and AS ISO 31000:2018 ‘Risk management - Guidelines’.

Things to know about the role:

• Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory for all roles within NSW Resources.
• Appointment will be subject to the satisfactory participation in a pre-employment health assessment.

Sounds interesting?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an (ideally no more than one-page) cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in this role, with your resume (ideally no more than three pages) by 11.55pm, Monday 9 December 2024.

For more information about the role please reach out to Paul Drohan, Manager Compliance on 0474 088 570 or via paul.drohan@regional.nsw.gov.au. You can also download the Role Description.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, 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 and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion. 

Please note:
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. 

About the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). The department is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.  

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.