Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Compliance and Regulation Officer (Environment Officer Class 8)
• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location – South West NSW/Hybrid working supported. Location can be negotiated
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $115,817 to $130,667 + super

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is currently seeking to appoint an ongoing Compliance & Regulation Officer to join our Biodiversity Conservation & Science branch.

In this role, you will contribute to the development and implementation of robust and credible compliance and audit programs within the region to ensure best regulatory practice and the delivery of innovative environmental and conservation outcomes, consistent with relevant policies, practices and statutory requirements.

About You – The ideal candidate will

• This role is for someone who possesses a passion for compliance and can apply your skills to make a difference to the environment
• You should have an exceptional ability to build and maintain productive internal and external stakeholder relations and foster collaboration.
• You will need to be available to undertake remote travel with members of our team for periods of up to a week in some of NSW most incredible and remote locations.
• Ability to undertake travel is essential to conduct site inspections, interviews and gather evidence for cases.
• Ability to undertake investigation and audits including Kangaroo management involving inspections of kangaroo carcasses and kangaroo processing sites, the clearing of native vegetations, harm to threatened species and habitats and investigation into Aboriginal Cultural Heritage matters.
• You will enjoy working in a team of experienced investigators that are keen to assist you and for you to bring your own skills, ideas and talent to the team for sharing.
• You will be honest, reliable, practical, resilient, hands-on, self-motivated, use your initiative and have the ability to self-manage and work autonomously at times.
• You will have the confidence and experience to at times communicate effectively with hostile stakeholders and apply appropriate risk assessment and mitigation skills at all times.
• You will appreciate that WHS is our top priority and of the upmost importance to us as a team
• You will have the ability to understand and apply various legislation
• You will have the ability to gather, record, case manage and present evidence and make decisions to assist in compliance outcomes.
• You will have the confidence and experience to investigate and apply appropriate compliance outcomes that may include, warnings, penalty notices, prosecutions and enforceable undertakings
• You will enjoy working with a team that use technology and various platforms to benefit our investigations that includes drones, spatial data programs, mapping technology and desktop analysis.
• You have the ability and willingness to undertake remote first aid training, Four Wheel Drive training, Advanced Four-Wheel Drive Recovery training and Drone training.

Key knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary operational and strategic requirements for undertaking complex compliance programs, audits and investigations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in implementing compliance and regulation in a government or non-government setting.

Essential requirements

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Hold ISO 19011 auditor certification or similar or have capacity to obtain such certification within 3 months of commencement in this role.
• Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence.
• Criminal History Check given the regulatory and compliance activities conducted.

For more information read the full Role Description: Compliance and Regulation Officer - RD

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.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

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: Monday, 15 September 2025 at 11.55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Tanya Eade-Smith via [email protected]

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.

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