Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Compliance and Regulation Officer (Environment Officer Class 8)
- Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity,
- Office location is Murwillumbah or Coffs Harbour
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $112,444 to $126,861+ super
We are currently seeking an experienced Investigator to join our Team. The North East Compliance and Regulation team investigate potential breaches of legislation relating to native vegetation, threatened species, Aboriginal cultural heritage and commercial kangaroo management.
If successful in your applicable for this position, you’ll deliver through education, partnerships, and collaboration with community and business organisations, compliance audits, monitoring programs and where appropriate, advisory notices or warnings, penalty notices, remediation orders, enforceable undertakings or prosecutions; Your day-to-day duties will include:
* Gathering evidence
* Conducting records of interview with suspects and witnesses
* Undertaking site inspections in remote locations
* Desktop assessments of new cases, including spatial assessments and data analysis
* Drafting and issuing statutory notices
* Engaging with internal and external stakeholders with competing priorities
* Working with experts in the field and in the office.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have extensive knowledge and experience of investigative process, highly developed communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, and be well organised. Knowledge of work in the government sector will be highly regarded.
You will be required undertake a range of compliance-related activities including desktop assessments, reviewing agreements, engaging stakeholders, issuing statutory notices, conducting interviews and gathering evidence with a view to determining responses that are timely, fair, proportionate and consistent with statutory requirements. As a member of the team, it is expected that you will consistently demonstrate the values and behaviours that contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Bring your demonstrated knowledge and experience of investigative process and principles in a government or non-government setting to make a difference to NSW to protect and restore the natural environment and cultural heritage.
Key knowledge and experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary operational and strategic requirements for undertaking complex compliance programs, audits and investigations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in implementing compliance and regulation in a government or non-government setting.
Essential requirements
- Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- Hold ISO 19011 auditor certification or similar or have capacity to obtain such certification within 3 months of commencement in this role.
- Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence.
- Criminal History Check given the regulatory and compliance activities conducted.
For more information read the full Role Description: Compliance and Regulation Officer
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close: Sunday 1st of June 2025 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact the Hiring Manager, Troy Northey via troy.northey@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0472 802 719.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au contacting Shanay Rokotavaga on 0439 987 429 (please mention reference number 542644).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn
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