Senior Compliance Officer

Shape thriving communities through planning compliance and integrity.

2x Permanent full-time opportunity, Office location based in Maitland & Newcastle with flexible working supported. Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $142,695 to $152,731 + super.

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

The role involves joining a team that helps shape NSW communities by ensuring the state's most significant development and infrastructure projects meet planning and environmental obligations. Working across a diverse portfolio of State Significant Development and State Significant Infrastructure projects, you'll investigate complex compliance matters, review project performance and provide trusted advice that supports responsible development outcomes across the state. Based in the Hunter region, you'll support a large and diverse geographic area encompassing major urban centres, regional communities and rural areas.

This role suits someone who enjoys solving problems, analysing information and managing competing priorities. No two days are the same. You'll work with a wide range of stakeholders to resolve complex issues, drive compliance outcomes and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced and high-profile environment. The role combines analytical work, stakeholder engagement and site-based compliance activities, offering variety, challenge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

The team is known for its collaborative culture, technical expertise and practical approach to regulation. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues while having the autonomy to manage complex matters, influence outcomes and further develop your professional expertise.

What you will bring to the role:

• Experience investigating complex issues, assessing risks or working within a compliance, regulatory, planning, environmental or related professional environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex information, identify issues and develop practical solutions in a regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to prepare clear reports and provide advice to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• High-level administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to effectively prioritise competing demands, manage investigations and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive relationships, negotiate complex matters and achieve quality outcomes across government, industry and community groups.

Essential requirements:

• Degree in law, planning, environmental management, engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Willingness to travel and (minimum) Class C Driver's Licence.

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

Applications close Tuesday 25 Aug 2026 at 11:55pm.

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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.