Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- 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 $129,464 - $142,665 pa plus superannuation.
Are you an experienced compliance professional ready to lead complex regulatory activities in a high‑profile, high‑impact sector? We’re looking for a Senior Compliance Officer to shape and drive risk‑based compliance and enforcement outcomes across the energy and gas industries.
In this role, you’ll lead sophisticated compliance activities, guide best‑practice regulatory approaches, and provide expert advice to support the organisation’s compliance strategy. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders to identify emerging issues, manage high‑risk investigations, and ensure consistent, high‑quality regulatory practice across the division.
Success in the role requires the ability to interpret complex information, manage multiple high‑priority matters under scrutiny, and drive consistency and excellence in regulatory practice across a diverse team.
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’re a confident compliance professional who thrives in complex, fast‑moving regulatory environments. You know how to lead audits, inspections, investigations and incident responses and you align work with legislation, policy and best‑practice frameworks.
You’re skilled at sharpening systems and processes, spotting gaps and lifting the overall quality and consistency of compliance work. Your analytical mindset helps you turn complex or incomplete information into clear insights, practical advice and risk‑based strategies.
You’re also a natural coach supporting capability uplift, ensuring consistent regulatory practice and guiding others through tough compliance challenges.
Essential Requirements
- Knowledge of the gas and energy industry and its regulatory framework.
- Demonstrated experience in licence administration, regulation, compliance and enforcement within a regulatory environment.
- Experience in delivering projects and ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
For more information read the full Role Description: Role Description - Senior Compliance 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.
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 Monday 13th 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 548500).
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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