Premier's Department

Senior Compliance Officer (req42499)

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Bring your expertise in compliance and project management to a team committed to delivering meaningful outcomes
• Play a key role in supporting the vital work of the Office of the Registrar, Aboriginal Land Rights Act
• Ongoing full-time role, based at Parramatta
• Grade Clerk 9/10. Package includes base salary ($125,693 - $138,510) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About the Role
You will join our Compliance team within the Office of the Registrar, Aboriginal Land Rights Act (ORALRA) branch in the Aboriginal Affairs NSW group.

The Senior Compliance Officer is responsible for providing complex advice and support to Aboriginal Land Councils to ensure compliance with the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (ALRA) and Aboriginal Land Rights Regulation 2014 (ALRR).

In this role, you'll be:

• Handling a high volume of enquiries and resolving complaints
• Implementing a risk management matrix.
• Providing advice and developing resources for Aboriginal Land Councils across NSW
• Supporting self-determination and land rights in action

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

About the team
The Registrar is an independent statutory office holder appointed by the Governor under the Statutory and Other Offices Remuneration Act 1975. The functions of the Registrar are set out in section 165 of the ALRA. These functions include registering land claims and maintaining the Register of Aboriginal Land Claims, maintaining the Register of Aboriginal Owners, approving the rules of Aboriginal Land Councils, issuing compliance directions, investigating complaints, and mediating disputes.

The Minister administering the ALRA oversights the performance of the Registrar's statutory functions. Whilst closely linked to the Minister, Aboriginal Affairs New South Wales and land councils, the Registrar remains separate and independent. The Office of the Registrar strives for effective and efficient performance of the statutory and ancillary functions conferred to the Registrar in accordance with the ALRA. The Office plays a key role in contributing to the development, review, and reform of the ALRA in partnership with Aboriginal Affairs NSW, the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and other relevant government agencies.

We're Looking For

• Compliance and Risk Management: You bring a proactive approach to compliance, using innovation and insight to support risk mitigation and continuous improvement. You're confident working within legislative frameworks and contributing to effective compliance with the Act (ALRA) and its Regulation (ALRR)
• Stakeholder Engagement: You're adept at building strong, collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You can communicate with clarity and empathy and influence outcomes that support compliance and community needs
• Resilience and Flexibility: You remain calm and focused in high-pressure situations. You adapt quickly to changing demands and are willing to mediate, negotiate, and resolve disputes with professionalism and cultural sensitivity
• Prioritisation and Time Management: You are outcome-driven, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities. You take initiative, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver results through effective planning, communication, and stakeholder collaboration
• Preferred: Experience or understanding of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act is highly valued but not essential

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role, including (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Thursday, 19 June 2025 ( (9:59 AM)

Salary: Classification Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($125,693 - $138,510) plus superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Cobie Britt, A/ Senior Manager, Compliance, [email protected]

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [email protected], or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.