Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.
- Join a passionate team to lead statewide strategic projects and deliver innovative environmental and conservation outcomes
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Office location –location negotiable
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $125,487 to $138,386 + Super
About the role
Implement state-wide strategic compliance and audit programs that ensure best regulatory practices and innovative environmental and conservation outcomes, consistent with relevant policies and statutory requirements.
About You
Key knowledge and experience:
- Undertake analysis and actively participate in the implementation, evaluation and promotion of strategic compliance and audit programs throughout NSW.
- Contribute to strategic project design, development, implementation and issues management to support delivery of innovative environmental and conservation outcomes.
- Work collaboratively to support the development and implementation of compliance and regulatory practices and mechanisms such as state-wide frameworks to ensure transparency during audits and investigations, risk minimisation and good governance.
- Facilitate stakeholder agreement to implement practices that promote and support voluntary compliance and advance DCCEEW’s reputation as a fair and credible regulator.
- Carry out and conduct audits and strategic projects consistent with contemporary principles.
- Provide high level advice to support DCCEEW in meeting its obligation to apply regulatory and legislative changes that impact on compliance and regulatory policy and procedures.
Essential requirements:
- Hold ISO 19011 auditor certification or similar or have capacity to obtain such certification within 3 months of commencement in this role.
- Current Driver Licence and willingness to travel.
- As this role carries a high degree of decision making and requires a significant level of integrity when conducting regulatory and compliance activities a Criminal History Check is a requirement of this role.
For more information read the full Role Description: Snr Prog Off Strategic Compliance Proj
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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.
About the Audit and Strategic Project Team
The Audit & Strategic Projects team is within the Compliance & Licencing branch of the Biodiversity, Conservation and Science Group. The team provides central support and management for the Audit program and Strategic Compliance projects.
The goal of the Strategic Projects steam is to initiate and deliver strategic compliance projects which align with our regulatory priorities. We work closely with stakeholders to deliver state-wide strategic projects to implement improvements to the Compliance Program.
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 10 November 2024 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Marissa Ellis via marissa.ellis@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 02 6051 2218.
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.nsws.gov.au or contacting Hamish Goel on 0455 285 625 (please mention reference number 539016).
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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