Director Investigations & Enforcement

Parramatta - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 225628 - 250574

Posted on: 09-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states biodiversity and heritage.

Lead high-impact investigations and enforcement actions that shape biodiversity and heritage outcomes across NSW driving innovation in a newly established regulator.

Ongoing full-time opportunity
Office location upon negotiation across NSW hybrid working supported
Senior Executive Band 1 - Salary relative to experience and ranges from $225628 to $250574 TRP

Our Conservation Programs Heritage and Regulation team is currently seeking to appoint a Director Investigations and Enforcement to lead the development and delivery of strategic compliance and enforcement frameworks for the Conservation and Heritage Regulator overseeing investigations and regulatory actions that support biodiversity and heritage protection across NSW.

Youll manage high-profile and often sensitive cases working closely with legal teams government agencies and other regulators to ensure outcomes are ethical effective and in the public interest. The role sits within a collaborative executive team and involves shaping new approaches to regulatory risk performance and transparency. Youll be part of a newly established regulator with a strong focus on collaboration integrity and building a positive team culture that supports professional growth and shared purpose.

About You

You have a strong background in regulation investigations or enforcement and youre confident navigating complex legislation and high-stakes decision-making. Youve led teams through sensitive investigations worked closely with legal professionals and understand how to manage risk while delivering outcomes that stand up to scrutiny. Youre experienced in developing frameworks and processes that support ethical enforcement and transparent decision-making and you know how to balance legal policy and community expectations to achieve tangible outcomes.

Youre a clear communicator and a steady leader able to guide your team through challenging situations with integrity and purpose. You build trust through collaboration and youre comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders legal counsel and other regulators. Youre organised thoughtful and focused on delivering practical solutions that improve compliance and protect NSWs environment and heritage. You take pride in leading work that makes a real difference and contributes to biodiversity and heritage outcomes across NSW.

For more information read the full Role Description:Director Investigations and Enforcement

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.

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 23^rd November 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Adam Gilligan via

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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Do you want your work to make a difference for NSWWorking to protect the states biodiversity and heritage.Lead high-impact investigations and enforcement actions that shape biodiversity and heritage outcomes across NSW driving innovation in a newly established regulator.Ongoing full-time opportunity...