Local recruitment: Compliance Officer - Water Management

Government of New South Wales

New South Wales, Australia 🇦🇺

Organisation / Entity:Natural Resources Access Regulator
Job category:EnvironmentalRegulatory and Compliance
Job location:Statewide
Job reference number:535896
Work type:Full-Time
Total remuneration package:Clerk Grade 7/8
Closing date:23/06/2024 – 11:55 PM

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

  • Two temporary roles up to 30 June 2025 with possibility of extension
  • A talent pool will be created for future temporary and ongoing vacancies
  • Full-time at 35 hour week plus Flex Time
  • NSW location with hybrid working from home and DCCEEW office supported
  • Salary ranges from $106,025 to $117,363 plus super and leave loading

Opportunity to join the Natural Resource Access Regulator who oversees the enforcement of water management laws in NSW.

About the Role

A Compliance Officer working within NRAR’s Regulatory Initiatives branch undertakes investigations to ensure compliance with the Water Management Act, its Regulations and water sharing plans. Compliance Officers investigate alleged breaches of legislation and regulations to determine an appropriate regulatory response.

Compliance officers undertake site inspections, engage with landholders, provide advice and education materials to support compliance behaviour. Compliance Officers work in geographically dispersed teams and will be required to travel intra-state, necessitating periods of being away from home.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have:

  • knowledge and understanding of the aims and principals of sustainable natural resource management.
  • demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing compliance programs.
  • ability to collect evidence and prepare material suitable for presentation to the courts.

Essential requirements

  • Appointment is subject to the successful applicant satisfactorily passing the criminal record check.
  • A current NSW Driver’s 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 state’s 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 state’s 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.

Water brings communities together; keeps industries moving and sustains life. It has significant cultural and environmental value with an estimated market value of more than $29 billion in NSW. When it’s taken unlawfully, we lose more than just the water.

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 23 June 2024 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Grant Astill, Manager Priority Programs, NRAR on mobile 0409 368 388 or grant.astill@nrar.nsw.gov.au.

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 535896).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

Find us here:
https://www.facebook.com/NaturalResourcesAccessRegulator
https://www.linkedin.com/company/80210040/
https://www.youtube.com/@NRAR_NSW
https://twitter.com/NRAR


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