Compliance Officer

Primary Work Location: Office location in Southern NSW upon negotiation and availability, including Tumut, Batemans Bay, Queanbeyan or Eden offices.

About The Role

As a Compliance Officer, you will support voluntary compliance with hunting legislation across the southern part of NSW. You will plan and undertake compliance operations, conduct investigations, gather evidence and provide clear advice to hunters, stakeholders and members of the public. The role also involves working with NSW Police, public land managers and other agencies to support safe, lawful and responsible hunting practices. You will work with a reasonable level of independence, manage competing priorities and use a range of systems to record operational activity, investigation outcomes and reporting information.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake compliance operations related to hunting legislation
• Conduct investigations and gather evidence
• Provide clear advice to hunters, stakeholders, and the public
• Collaborate with NSW Police, public land managers, and other agencies
• Record operational activity, investigation outcomes, and reporting information using various systems
• Manage competing priorities with limited supervision

Requirements

• Knowledge of hunting legislation and risk-based regulatory compliance
• Experience in investigations, evidence gathering, and accurate record keeping
• Sound judgement in field-based compliance settings
• Clear communication skills and ability to explain regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Confidence using technology and systems to record operational outcomes
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel regularly across southern NSW

Pay

Regulatory Officer Grade 4 – Salary from $106,182 up to $109,166 per annum (full-time equivalent) plus superannuation and leave loading.

Schedule

Ongoing Full Time, 35 hours per week.

Additional Information

• The successful applicant may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment, and other assessments as required.
• A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same or similar type over the next eighteen months.