| Organisation / Entity: | Natural Resources Access Regulator |
| Job category: | EnvironmentalRegulatory and Compliance |
| Job location: | Regional NSWStatewide |
| Job reference number: | 528740 |
| Work type: | Full-Time |
| Total remuneration package: | Clerk Grade 7/8 |
| Closing date: | 28/05/2023 – 11:55 PM |
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.
- Senior Assessment Officer with the Natural Resources Access Regulator
- Fixed Term until 30 June 2025, various NSW locations available
- Clerk Grade 7/8 with salary relative to experience, and ranges from $101,947 to $112,849+ super
The Natural Resources Access Regulator (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.
NRAR is seeking a Senior Assessment Officer to join the Investigations and Enforcement team, to undertake and/or oversee detailed assessments of alleged breaches and offences relating to natural resources management legislation including the Water Management Act 2000 and makes and/or reviews recommendations regarding referral for investigation or other appropriate action.
About You
Leading a team of 3, you will conduct and review desktop assessments through basic research, data review and analysis to determine the level of risk associated with alleged unlawful water activities reported by the public and internal stakeholders and support risk-based, actions and outcomes of non-compliance reports.
Our Senior Assessment officer oversees efficient allocation and review of assessments conducted by Assessment Officers about the allocation of matters against agreed risk criteria for quality assurance and appropriateness of recommendations. The role also ensures accuracy and completeness of data entered into NRAR’s information and records management systems throughout the triage assessment process.
Senior Assessment officer lead liaison with internal and external stakeholders regarding the status, actions and outcomes of non- compliance reports, having regard to confidentiality and privacy legislation and also provide support to internal NRAR stakeholders to assist with internal referrals, campaigns, and collaborative projects relevant to compliance, investigation and enforcement activities.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high performing Investigations and Enforcement team as part of the Natural Resources Access Regulator, offering exceptional career development and advancement opportunities.
Please note this role will require travel to a range of locations to engage with stakeholders and support branch activities, therefore a current and valid NSW Drivers Licence is imperative. This travel will involve overnight stays away from home and on occasion may include a number of nights.
Essential Requirements
- Intra-state travel requiring periods of being away from home
- Current NSW Driver Licence
Watch what we do via our YouTube Channel Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) – YouTube
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Assessment Officer
About Us
The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) Act 2017 enacted by the NSW Parliament in November 2017 provides for the establishment of a new independent water regulator in NSW focused on establishing best practice water regulation underpinned by ethics, good governance and stakeholder engagement to deliver effective and reliable water regulation for the people of NSW.
The Department of Planning and Environment’s (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. 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 seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.
In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the Premier’s Priorities and welcome applications from all.
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.
DPE strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.
Appointment is subject to the satisfactory participation in mandatory pre-employment probity screening.
Applications close 11:55pm on Sunday 28 May 2023.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Lisa Stockley via lisa.stockley@nrar.nsw.gov.au or on 0418 209 642.
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number 528740).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
