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• Play a pivotal role in safeguarding NSW’s most significant development projects ensuring best‑practice environmental management and regulatory compliance
• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location based in Maitland NSW with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $115,853.00 to $130,547.00 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

 As a Compliance Officer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring State Significant Development projects in NSW are delivered responsibly and meet key environmental, planning and compliance standards. You’ll be part of a high-performing, high-impact team where you will have the opportunity to grow your expertise in planning, compliance, policy, and regulatory affairs. You’ll dive into interesting and varied compliance matters, working closely with experienced colleagues and stakeholders to support strong and consistent regulatory outcomes.

Your work will be diverse and engaging. Your ability to stay ahead of evolving legislation, manage multiple priorities, and navigate a fast-paced, high-volume environment will be valued. Your day‑to‑day work may include reviewing documentation, undertaking site visits, engaging with stakeholders and recommending regulatory decisions. With occasional travel and varied casework, no two days will look the same, giving you the chance to build strong judgement and practical problem‑solving skills. If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding career, this position will provide professional development, meaningful work, and an opportunity to shape the NSW planning and infrastructure landscape.

For more information read the full Role Description: Compliance Officer

What you will bring to the role

• A developing investigative skill set and strong interest in conducting high-quality regulatory investigations into alleged breaches across State Significant infrastructure and Development projects, including roads, rail, mines, quarries, housing, and energy developments.
• Strong attention to detail when undertaking inspections of complex projects, ensuring compliance with approval conditions and enforcing regulatory action when necessary.
• Analytical and reporting abilities to review monitoring reports and other compliance documentation submitted by proponents in accordance with consent conditions.
• Stakeholder engagement skills to collaborate effectively with government agencies, industry proponents, environmental groups, and the community, fostering positive compliance outcomes.
• Problem-solving and responsiveness to address complaints related to State Significant projects, providing clear and effective resolutions while upholding regulatory standards.
• Your ability to navigate high-profile projects, enforce compliance measures, and work across diverse sectors will make a tangible impact in ensuring best-practice environmental management and regulatory integrity across NSW.

What is an essential requirement:

• Degree in law, planning, environmental management, engineering or other relevant discipline
• Willingness to travel and (minimum) C Driver’s License

 About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

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 Friday 27 February 2026 (11:55PM)

Should you require further information about the role please contact Heidi Watters, Team Leader Northern – Planning on Heidi.Watters@Planning.nsw.gov.au

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A talent 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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.