Senior Compliance Officer

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

• Permanent Full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Located in Parramatta Newcastle or Gunnedah NSW upon negotiation - hybrid working supported.
• Salary is relative to experience and ranges from $129464 - $142665 pa plus superannuation.

Are you an experienced compliance professional ready to lead complex regulatory activities in a highprofile highimpact sector Were looking for a Senior Compliance Officer to shape and drive riskbased compliance and enforcement outcomes across the energy and gas industries.

In this role youll lead sophisticated compliance activities guide bestpractice regulatory approaches and provide expert advice to support the organisations compliance strategy. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders to identify emerging issues manage highrisk investigations and ensure consistent highquality regulatory practice across the division.

Success in the role requires the ability to interpret complex information manage multiple highpriority matters under scrutiny and drive consistency and excellence in regulatory practice across a diverse team.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Matthew Quinn Manager Compliance & Enforcement via email at

About You

Youre a confident compliance professional who thrives in complex fastmoving regulatory environments. You know how to lead audits inspections investigations and incident responses and you align work with legislation policy and bestpractice frameworks.

Youre skilled at sharpening systems and processes spotting gaps and lifting the overall quality and consistency of compliance work. Your analytical mindset helps you turn complex or incomplete information into clear insights practical advice and riskbased strategies.

Youre also a natural coach supporting capability uplift ensuring consistent regulatory practice and guiding others through tough compliance challenges.

Essential Requirements

• Knowledge of the gas and energy industry and its regulatory framework.
• Demonstrated experience in licence administration regulation compliance and enforcement within a regulatory environment.
• Experience in delivering projects and ensuring outcomes are achieved on time on budget and to quality standards.
• Tertiary qualifications in relevant disciplineor equivalent experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Role Description - Senior 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.

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.

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.

Applications close Sunay 19^th July 2026 (11:55PM)

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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