Deliver with impact, connect to what matters & live your way.

• Fixed term contract until 30 June 2028
• Location - Maitland, Wollongong, or Orange preferred
• Salary from $110K pa to $122K pa plus super

As an Inspector Environment with the Resources Regulator (part of NSW Resources), you will be undertaking regulatory functions and liaising across the NSW minerals exploration, mining, and petroleum industries to minimize environmental impacts - ensuring the effectiveness and compliance of exploration and mining activities, environmental management, and rehabilitation plans.

Having a keen eye for detail and excellent stakeholder engagement skills, you’ll establish cooperative and professional relationships with industry while enforcing compliance priorities as well as:

• Review environmental information, environmental management, and rehabilitation plans in conjunction with security calculations for mining and exploration activities.
• Provide advice on the potential impacts and issues relevant to rehabilitation and mine closure.
• Advise on environmental conditions and/or plan improvements to the planning approval authority for development proposals.
• Undertake routine statutory enforcement functions as an authorised Inspector to enforce regulatory obligations and compliance as well as provide education, advice, and directions to titleholders to implement corrective actions.
• Research and draft reports and briefings for management on issues and monitoring.

You’ll need to have:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of mining related environmental impacts, mitigation techniques and current environmental management best practice.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the government’s planning, exploration, mining and environmental policies and legislation.
• Tertiary qualification or relevant experience in environmental or natural resources management, sciences, engineering.
• A current Class C driver licence.

Things to know about the role:

• Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory for all roles within NSW Resources and is a condition of engagement.
• Regular travel in the form of one day trips from the base location is a required part of this role.
• Occasional overnight stays are required for inspections in remote areas (up to once per month on average).
• This role is that of an authorised Inspector appointed in accordance with the Mining Act 1992 and Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991.
• 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, Sunday 22 June 2025.

For further information about the role please contact Monique Meyer, Manager Compliance Coordination on 0429 168 008 or via monique.meyer@regional.nsw.gov.au.  You can also download the Role Description.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers. 

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. 

What to expect next
Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and/or selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, video or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.

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 us: Together, we are DPIRD
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.