Compliance Officer

Maitland - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 115853 - 130547

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

Play a pivotal role in safeguarding NSWs most significant development projects ensuring bestpractice environmental management and regulatory compliance
Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
Office location based in Maitland NSW with flexible working supported
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $115853.00 to $130547.00 super

Whats in it for me

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements diverse and fulfilling assignments and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome respected and empowered to succeed.

The role

As a Compliance Officer youll play a key role in ensuring State Significant Development projects in NSW are delivered responsibly and meet key environmental planning and compliance standards. Youll be part of a high-performing high-impact team where you will have the opportunity to grow your expertise in planning compliance policy and regulatory affairs. Youll dive into interesting and varied compliance matters working closely with experienced colleagues and stakeholders to support strong and consistent regulatory outcomes.

Your work will be diverse and engaging. Your ability to stay ahead of evolving legislation manage multiple priorities and navigate a fast-paced high-volume environment will be valued. Your daytoday work may include reviewing documentation undertaking site visits engaging with stakeholders and recommending regulatory decisions. With occasional travel and varied casework no two days will look the same giving you the chance to build strong judgement and practical problemsolving skills. If youre looking for a challenging yet rewarding career this position will provide professional development meaningful work and an opportunity to shape the NSW planning and infrastructure landscape.

For more information read the full Role Description: Compliance Officer

What you will bring to the role

A developing investigative skill set and strong interest in conducting high-quality regulatory investigations into alleged breaches across State Significant infrastructure and Development projects including roads rail mines quarries housing and energy developments.
Strong attention to detail when undertaking inspections of complex projects ensuring compliance with approval conditions and enforcing regulatory action when necessary.
Analytical and reporting abilities to review monitoring reports and other compliance documentation submitted by proponents in accordance with consent conditions.
Stakeholder engagement skills to collaborate effectively with government agencies industry proponents environmental groups and the community fostering positive compliance outcomes.
Problem-solving and responsiveness to address complaints related to State Significant projects providing clear and effective resolutions while upholding regulatory standards.
Your ability to navigate high-profile projects enforce compliance measures and work across diverse sectors will make a tangible impact in ensuring best-practice environmental management and regulatory integrity across NSW.

What is an essential requirement:

Degree in law planning environmental management engineering or other relevant discipline
Willingness to travel and (minimum) C Drivers License

About us

The Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure(DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this we: create vibrant productive spaces and precincts; manage lands assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace where your individual contributions are valued and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups practices flexible working offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

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 Friday 27 February 2026 (11:55PM)

Should you require further information about the role please contact Heidi Watters Team Leader Northern Planning on

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A talent 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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02) - HR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number.

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Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.Play a pivotal role in safeguarding NSWs most significant development projects ensuring bestpractice environmental management and regulatory complianceOngoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunityOffice location based in M...