Compliance Officer

**Compliance Officer**
**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**:

- Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._
- Join a world-class organisation and make a difference to the environment
- Thrive in a supportive, collaborative and creative environment
- Environment Officer 5
- Remunerations from $88,147 - $98,036 plus superannuation
- 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**
- 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 Department of Climate Change, Energy