Compliance Officer Natural Resource Access Regulator

Newcastle - South Africa

Monthly Salary: $ 113574 - 125720

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states 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 $113574 to $125720 super

The Natural Resource Access Regulators 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 Drivers 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 states 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 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.

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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