Senior Compliance Officer

Shape your world, in the team that shapes NSW communities, spaces and economies

• Help 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

Join 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.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Senior Compliance Officer

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.

What is an essential requirement:

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

About Us

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.

Join us

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us. Applications close Tuesday 25 Aug 2026 at 11:55pm Should you require further information about the role please contact Heidi Watters (••••@dphi.nsw.gov.au).

A talent 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.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) •••••676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

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.