Practice Lead Investigations

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

- Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage._
- **Temporary full-time (35hours per week) opportunity until August 2025**:

- **Office location - Parramatta, Newcastle or other locations within NSW may be considered**:

- **Role is mostly office based, with flexibility to work from home**:

- **Travel within NSW, including occassional overnight stays**:

- **Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $120,859 base to $133,183 top + super**

The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) is seeking to appoint a Practice Lead within our Regulatory Capability team for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension or conversion to ongoing.

**About the Team**
The Capability Team, part of the Regulatory Excellence Branch at NRAR, is dedicated to building staff capabilities that help NRAR carry out its functions efficiently and effectively. Our small but passionate team works within a branch of talented regulatory specialists who champion improvements to the regulatory framework, provide assurance, drive continuous improvement of processes and systems, and enhance staff capabilities.

Our team follows NRAR’s professional development model, based on the 70-20-10 approach to learning. The Regulatory Capability team is responsible for delivering the 10% formal learning component. We also support leaders across the organisation in their efforts to facilitate the 70% on-the-job learning and the 20% collaborative learning, ensuring a well-rounded development experience for all.

Our team culture is one of the best things about working here. We’re a close-knit, supportive group of 5 that thrives on collaboration and helping each other succeed. Everyone genuinely enjoys working together, and it’s this positive, energizing atmosphere that makes coming to work each day so rewarding. If you're looking for a role in a lively and engaging environment, where you will be supported and empowered to bring your creative and innovative ideas to life, the team feels like family and you can grow in a fun, dynamic environment, this is the place for you

**About the Role**
As a senior member of the Regulatory Capability team, you’ll collaborate with various parts of NRAR to analyse capability needs, develop bespoke learning and development programs, and ensure our staff have the skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing environmental regulatory outcomes by building capability, supporting professional development, and promoting staff wellbeing.

You will work with the team to develop and deliver new training programs in areas such as water and regulatory practice. You'll collaborate across NRAR to analyse capability needs and create tailored learning resources, while drawing on your knowledge and experience to support teams and individuals in enhancing their technical and regulatory skills, particularly in complex areas like investigations.

**About You**
We are looking for an individual with either a strong background in water regulation and experience managing complex compliance and enforcement activities, preferably within government regulation of natural resources or the environment OR operational, enforcement or compliance experience in a similar field/regulator. You enjoy passing on knowledge, are comfortable delivering training and have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, adaptable to a wide range of audiences. Your time management and project management skills are well-developed, enabling you to meet deadlines and stay within budget while ensuring smooth project delivery.

**Essential Requirements**
- Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) in one or more relevant fields such as learning and development, natural resource management, science, investigations or law.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence and ability to travel throughout the state.

For more information read the full Role Description: Practice Lead Investigations

**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**

**Applications close Thursday 26**th** September 2024 at 11: