Senior Compliance Officer Southern

• Ongoing Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Primary
  
  Work Location:
  
  Office location in Southern NSW upon negotiation and availability, including Tumut, Batemans Bay, Queanbeyan or Eden offices.
• Regulatory Officer Grade 5 – Salary from $113,579 to $116,981 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

As a Senior Compliance Officer, you'll lead a team delivering compliance, investigation, enforcement and education activities that support responsible hunting and the sustainable management of natural resources across NSW. Working in a dynamic field-based environment, you'll plan and oversee compliance operations, guide complex investigations, build relationships with stakeholders and partner agencies, and help drive a strong culture of regulatory excellence. This is an opportunity to combine people leadership with hands-on operational work while contributing to positive conservation and community outcomes.

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Experience leading teams in compliance, regulatory or related environments.
• Strong investigation and evidence-gathering skills to support enforcement outcomes.
• The ability to build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Sound judgement when managing complex issues and making operational decisions.
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills in a changing work environment.
• The ability to communicate clearly and provide practical regulatory advice.
• A commitment to integrity, accountability and public sector values.

Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to apply.

We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers. Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With the majority of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

The successful applicant in this role 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 role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.

DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.