Compliance Officer

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

Opportunity to utilise your compliance and regulatory skills to contribute to sustainable water management for the environment and communities of NSW

• Permanent full-time role at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
• Located in Parramatta, Newcastle or regional office by negotiation
• Hybrid working from home and office supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 + super

The Natural Resource Access Regulator's Improving Floodplain Connections team is currently seeking to appoint a Compliance Officer to undertakes compliance projects and facilitate community and customer education to ensure effective, efficient, transparent and accountable compliance and enforcement measures to maintain public confidence in the water management regulatory system.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have experience in interpreting and applying water or natural resource access policies and legislation.

You will have the demonstrated ability to operate flexibly and ensure increased understanding by customers and the community of the principles, policies and statutory framework for access to water or natural resources.

Your good written communication skills demonstrate your ability to prepare material and make decisions to a standard that may be presented to the courts and be defendable in judicial hearings.

You will be self-motivated and enjoy working in a collaborative team which is geographically dispersed in remote areas.

Essential Requirements

• Appointment is subject to the successful applicant satisfactorily passing the criminal record check.
• A current NSW Driver's Licence and a willingness to drive to remote locations which may include overnight stays.

For more information read the full Role Description: Compliance Officer

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.

NRAR enforces the NSW water laws and offers guidance and education to help water users comply. We strive to be an efficient and effective regulator that celebrates and reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Working with NRAR provides a chance to make sure water is used lawfully so that all communities and the environment get a fair share.

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 Sunday 26 October 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Craig Henderson, Team Leader Compliance Programs, NRAR via email

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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