Compliance & Regulation Officer

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Compliance and Regulation Officer (Environment Officer Class 8)
• 1 x Temporary (3 July 2026) full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• 1 x Temporary (12 December 2025) part-time (14 hours per week) opportunity
• Greater Sydney location preferred - Office location is Parramatta
• Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $115,817 to $130,667 + super

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Greater Sydney Compliance and Regulation Team seeks experienced Investigators to join our Team. These roles are pivotal to the protection of environmental assets in New South Wales including native vegetation, protected flora and fauna, and Aboriginal cultural heritage.

As a Compliance and Regulation Officer, you will contribute to the development and implementation of robust and credible regulatory practice consistent with organisational policies, practice and statutory frameworks.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Managing competing priorities
• Gathering evidence
• Desktop assessments including spatial assessment and analysis
• Undertaking site inspections
• Working with experts in the field and in the office
• Conducting recorded interviews with suspects and witnesses
• Drafting and issuing statutory notices
• Provision of evidence-based advice
• Record keeping

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Demonstrate the values and behaviours that contribute to a constructive, high-performance culture
• Ensure timely, proportionate and consistent outcomes aligned with statutory requirements
• Demonstrate experience working in a team as part of a coordinated statewide cohort
• Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary operational and strategic requirements for undertaking complex compliance programs, audits and investigations
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in implementing compliance and regulation in a government or non-government setting.

Essential requirements

• Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Hold ISO 19011 auditor certification or similar or have capacity to obtain such certification within 3 months of commencement in this role.
• Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence.
• Criminal History Check given the regulatory and compliance activities conducted.

Highly regarded knowledge and experience

• Investigation experience
• Certificate IV Government Investigations
• Experience working with Local Government and the public
• Experience working in public service
• Strong verbal and Plain English writing skills
• Experience with Microsoft suite and corporate software
• Attention to detail and methodical
• Experience dealing with conflict and contentious issues
• Stakeholder engagement experience
• Experience interpreting and applying statutory instruments
• Environmental management experience
• GIS/Spatial skills

For more information read the full Role Description: Compliance and Regulation 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.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member's) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

To Apply

We look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume (no more than 5 pages) and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close: Tuesday, 2 September 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Liz Crane via email or on

A recruitment pool for the same role or role type may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities 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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