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$ 113574 - 125720
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Job Description
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage.
Use your investigation skills to contribute to sustainable and fair water for the environment and communities of NSW.
Permanent full-time role and creation of Statewide Talent Pool for future opportunities
Full-time at 35 hours per week plus FlexTime
Located in Gosford or within North-Eastern NSW by negotiation with hybrid working supported
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113574 to $125720 plus super
Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) enforces the NSW water laws and offers guidance and education to help water users comply and ensure water is used lawfully so that all communities and the environment get a fair share.
Our Investigations and Enforcement team is currently seeking to appoint an Investigator to undertake a range of compliance-related activities including inspections and investigations and provides technical and educative advice to enhance compliance standards in accordance with Natural Resources Access Regulator Act 2017 and natural resources management legislation including the Water Management Act.
About You
To be successful in the role you will have the capacity to undertake investigations and experience in interviewing witnesses and suspects and in applying knowledge of investigative methodologies rules of evidence and court procedures. Experience in Water Management and knowledge of Water Management legislation is preferred.
You will be self-motivated and have a genuine interest in maintaining a detailed and current knowledge of rules regulations and operational guidelines and applying them in an impartial manner.
You will have good interpersonal and communication skills with the demonstrated ability to undertake compliance activities in an effective efficient and impartial manner given the high volume and sensitive nature of the work including the ability to balance compliance and educative responsibilities while dealing professionally with a diverse range of industry participants.
Essential Requirements
Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) in one or more relevant fields such as natural resource management science law or forensics or equivalent experience.
Appointment is subject to the successful applicant satisfactorily passing the criminal record check.
A current NSW Drivers Licence and a willingness to drive to remote locations which may include overnight stays
For more information read the full Role Description: Investigator
Who we are
DCCEEW conserves and protects the states 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.
The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments economies and societies across NSW.
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 Thursday 2 October 2025 at 11:55pm.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Scott Mathieson Manager Investigations 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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Employment Type
Full-Time
