Compliance Officer

Do you want to protect future generations?

Protect tomorrow together at the NSW EPA

• Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community
• Work on issues that matter in a supportive, collaborative and creative environment
• Remuneration starting from $91,673 plus superannuation
• Benefits and flexibility recognising work isn’t all you are passionate about
• One ongoing role available
• Role based in Parramatta

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Compliance Officer to join the EPA in our Regulatory Practice and Services division. In this role, you will contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the EPA’s regulatory strategies and systems in particular the motor vehicle compliance program aimed at minimising the impact of motor vehicle noise and air emissions on the community. The role also provides advice and recommendations to ensure the organisation meets its statutory obligations and undertakes training and capacity-building activities.

About you

You will be an outcome focused passionate advocate for the EPA. Our ideal candidate will, but not limited to:

• Attend and plan on-road motor vehicle compliance activities, including joint NSW police operations
• Process motor vehicle pollution reports received from staff within EPA and other Government agencies, and the community in relation to noisy vehicles, smoky vehicles and littering from vehicles, checking data integrity and ensuring compliance with environment protection legislation.
• Prepare correspondence in the final draft relating to motor vehicle compliance matters including ministerial correspondence and responses to members of the community
• Respond and resolve enquiries and provide advice to the community and other stakeholders in relation to the issue of advisory letters, penalty notices, vehicle inspection notices and defect notices
• Participate in on-road motor vehicle compliance activities and attend Court as a witness for the prosecution of alleged offences.
• Build and maintain strong two-way, trusted working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• First point of contact for customers seeking regulatory and compliance support from the EPA and responsible for delivering world-class customer support experience.
• Experience in drafting accurate and timely submissions, reports and letters.
• Holding an AIS Authorised Examiner qualification is highly regarded.

About the team

Regulatory Practice and Services is a dedicated team of environmental regulators that coordinates and supports the EPA’s regulatory delivery. If you are successful in the role, you will be working in a supportive, diverse, results driven team, who work across all teams within the NSW EPA.

For more information read the full Role Description – Compliance Officer

About us

As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future.

Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people, industry and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems.

We bring scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition our state to a circular economy.

As we respond to urgent current issues, including climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future.

Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

Why work for us?

EPA people are energised by our purpose and focussed on the environment and we invite all our team members to:

• Be part of protecting what matters – be purpose led making a meaningful impact to the environment, economy and communities delivering for a better NSW
• Do more and be inspired together – be members of passionate united teams who protect the environment and each other through care, trust and collaboration.
• Bring who you are and grow with us - we put people first creating a culture where everyone can be themselves, respecting and developing our diverse skills & aspirations and prioritising our safety and wellbeing.

Some additional benefits to working for us include:

• A competitive salary and leave entitlements, salary packaging to save tax, fitness passport and free & confidential counselling services
• Opportunities and pathways for learning and developing your skills with access to online and face to face training and mentoring
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities to make an impact and help shape the future for our environment
• Interesting and challenging work aligning with personal values that allow you to reach your full potential
• Recognition programs

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. The EPA supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

The EPA is an independent statutory authority which sits within the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

For more information on the work we do at NSW EPA, go to www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-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 4 May 2025 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Kayleen Cooper at Kayleen.Cooper@epa.nsw.gov.au

Good to know

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.

If you are deemed as a recommended candidate following your interview, we will be inviting you to complete various background checks as part of our recruitment process before a final decision is made on the outcome of your application.

Our background checks may include, but are not limited to Reference Checks, National Police Checks, Working with Children and Medical Checks. The background checks will vary depending on the requirements of the role you have applied for and the work and environments you will be working across.

Capability application tool

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Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process, and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team at Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au  (please include reference number).

For more information on reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes, please click here.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.