Compliance Assurance Officer

Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) is the largest manager of commercial plantation and native forests in NSW. We manage more than two million hectares of forests for the environmental, economic, and social benefit of the people of NSW and Australia. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are focused on empowering our people to use their creativity, authenticity and innovative thinking to be the champions of change now and into the future. That is why no matter who you are, we encourage you to apply for the job that's right for you. We aim to have a workforce that reflects the diverse communities in which we work and so we strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Why grow your career with Forestry Corporation of NSW:

At Forestry Corporation of NSW, our values are at the heart of everything that we do. We hope you share our values of:

1. Wellbeing: Everyone home, injury free, everyday

2. Respect: We care for country, community, and ourselves

3. Integrity: We are honest and accountable

4. Innovation: We challenge ourselves to think differently, be bold and continuously improve

The Opportunity:

Join a team dedicated to strengthening Forestry Corporation's compliance culture and operational integrity.

As a Compliance Assurance Officer, you'll help ensure our regulatory and internal obligations are met by developing practical tools, supporting reviews and investigations, and promoting a culture of accountability and improvement across our operations.

What we can offer you:

• Full time, permanent opportunity
• Flexible location – where FCNSW has an office
• Access to self-paced learning through Go1
• Collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary package and benefits with Hybrid work arrangements available

About the role:

Working closely with operational teams, you'll design, test, and improve compliance tools such as procedures, checklists, templates, and training materials. You'll help staff understand their responsibilities, support audits and investigations, and identify opportunities for better performance and understanding.

The role focuses on environmental and forestry operations compliance under the Integrated Forestry Operations Approvals and the Plantations and Reafforestation Regulation, while also contributing to broader organisational compliance initiatives.

We would love you to have/be:

You're organised, detail-oriented, and skilled at making complex information practical and easy to understand. You can work both independently and collaboratively, and you enjoy helping others succeed by building strong relationships and sharing your knowledge.

You'll bring:

• Experience in compliance, environmental management, forestry operations, auditing, project management or risk management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret regulations and create clear procedures or training materials.
• Proven organisational skills and a proactive, improvement-focused mindset.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel across NSW.

For further information about the role please contact Melissa Gibbons, Compliance Manager on:

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Why Join Us

Be part of a team that values integrity, continuous improvement, and environmental responsibility. You'll work on meaningful projects that protect NSW's forests and communities, with flexible working options, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive, safety-first culture.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2025 @ 11:59PM AEDST

Depending on the role the preferred candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete a Drug and Alcohol screening, and/or Medical Assessment and/or a Fire Task Based Assessment (TBA).

For roles requiring, the successful candidate(s) must be fit to perform firefighting activities, which may include working in smoky conditions and the ability to be physically active in uneven or steep terrain. Offers of employment for these roles are subject to the results of the pre-employment Medical Assessment which may preclude candidates high risk conditions from being able to meet the inherent requirements of the role.