Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to ensure the safe, reliable, and responsible operation of NSW’s energy and gas infrastructure.
- Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
- Located in Parramatta, location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 up to $173,174 pa plus superannuation.
Are you an experienced regulatory leader ready to shape the future of compliance in a rapidly evolving energy landscape? This is a unique opportunity to drive impactful regulatory outcomes across New South Wales.
As Manager, Compliance & Enforcement, you will lead regulatory strategy and operations across compliance and enforcement activities within ECCS. You’ll design and enhance frameworks, tools, and systems while proactively identifying and managing compliance risks using a risk-based approach.
You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and responsible operation of NSW’s energy and gas infrastructure, contributing directly to public safety and the state’s energy transition.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Steve Orr, Director Operations & Compliance via email at steve.orr@dcceew.nsw.gov.au
About You
You are an experienced regulatory professional with strong expertise in compliance and enforcement, ideally within energy, utilities or infrastructure industries. You understand legislative frameworks, risk-based regulation, and can confidently navigate complex policy environments.
You are a capable leader who builds high-performing teams and makes sound, evidence-based decisions in sensitive or high-pressure situations. With strong communication and stakeholder skills, you provide clear advice to senior leaders and build effective relationships across industry and government.
Essential Requirements
- Comprehensive knowledge of government decision-making processes, regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to energy infrastructure and pipelines.
- Strong understanding of the energy and pipelines industry and related regulatory and policy environment, including emerging issues and risks.
- Demonstrated experience in leading licensing, compliance and enforcement programs, with the ability to provide authoritative strategic and regulatory advice.
- Knowledge of organisational governance, Cabinet and Ministerial processes, and their application in shaping policy and regulatory outcomes.
- Experience in leading and developing teams to achieve complex project or program objectives.
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
For more information read the full Role Description: Role Description - Manager Compliance and Enforcement
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) work 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.
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.
Applications close Wednesday 29th April 2026 (11:55PM).
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 or contacting Amanda Paterson, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 02 6360 9017 (please mention reference number 548499).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.
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