Compliance Assurance Specialist

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:

We have an exceptional opportunity for a capable and motivated Compliance Assurance Specialist to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Compliance Manager, you'll play a key role in strengthening Forestry Corporation's compliance culture and ensuring we meet our regulatory and internal obligations.

What we can offer you:

• Full time, permanent position
• Flexible location with preference for one of our coastal offices
• Competitive salary package with hybrid work arrangements available
• Potential opportunity to join our in-house Leadership Development Program
• Opportunity to contribute to the sustainable management of our precious native forests
• Access to self-paced training through Go1

About the role

In this role, you'll provide assurance that individuals and the organisation are meeting their compliance responsibilities across designated functions, programs and activities. You'll also contribute to investigations, helping identify root causes and implement actions that prevent recurrence.

You'll support the Corporation's engagement with external regulators, particularly the NSW Environment Protection Authority, and assist in developing and delivering training and communication initiatives that promote positive compliance practices.

Working collaboratively across the business, you'll contribute to strategic planning, system improvements, and key initiatives that enhance our overall compliance performance and organisational integrity.

We would love you to have/be:

You are a self-motivated, highly organised professional with a positive 'can-do' attitude and a genuine commitment to promoting a strong compliance culture. You bring a proactive and analytical approach, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical solutions that support operational excellence.

You'll have experience in compliance, audit, or regulatory assurance—ideally in environmental or operational settings—and strong attention to detail. Your communication and stakeholder engagement skills enable you to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.

You are confident using data and systems to track performance and identify opportunities for improvement, and hold tertiary qualifications in law, governance, environmental science, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

You'll bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (eg. Risk management, auditing, natural resource management, environmental management, legal qualifications or experience, investigative experience and/or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to assess and improve our compliance performance
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex matters effectively
• Value the NSW timber industry and understand the role of environmental compliance in ensuring continuing social licence
• Experience delivering operational training and hold qualifications in training and assessment is desirable but not essential.

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.