Compliance Officer

The NSW Environment Protection Authority is seeking a Compliance Officer based in Parramatta, Australia. The role involves developing and implementing regulatory strategies, particularly for motor vehicle compliance to reduce noise and air emissions. Responsibilities include processing pollution reports, preparing correspondence, and engaging with the community and stakeholders. The position offers a starting salary of $91,673 plus benefits, with a focus on making a positive environmental impact.
Compliance Officer

Do you want to protect future generations?

Protect tomorrow together at the NSW EPA
• Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community
• Work on issues that matter in a supportive, collaborative and creative environment
• Remuneration starting from $91,673 plus superannuation
• Benefits and flexibility recognising work isn’t all you are passionate about
• One ongoing role available
• Role based in Parramatta

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Compliance Officer to join the EPA in our Regulatory Practice and Services division. In this role, you will contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the EPA’s regulatory strategies and systems in particular the motor vehicle compliance program aimed at minimising the impact of motor vehicle noise and air emissions on the community. The role also provides advice and recommendations to ensure the organisation meets its statutory obligations and undertakes training and capacity-building activities.

About you

You will be an outcome focused passionate advocate for the EPA. Our ideal candidate will, but not limited to:
• Attend and plan on-road motor vehicle compliance activities, including joint NSW police operations
• Process motor vehicle pollution reports received from staff within EPA and other Government agencies, and the community in relation to noisy vehicles, smoky vehicles and littering from vehicles, checking data integrity and ensuring compliance with environment protection legislation.
• Prepare correspondence in the final draft relating to motor vehicle compliance matters including ministerial correspondence and responses to members of the community
• Respond and resolve enquiries and provide advice to the community and other stakeholders in relation to the issue of advisory letters, penalty notices, vehicle inspection notices and defect notices
• Participate in on-road motor vehicle compliance activities and attend Court as a witness for the prosecution of alleged offences.
• Build and maintain strong two-way, trusted working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• First point of contact for customers seeking regulatory and compliance support from the EPA and responsible for delivering world-class customer support experience.
• Experience in drafting accurate and timely submissions, reports and letters.
• Holding an AIS Authorised Examiner qualification is highly regarded.

Applications close: Sunday 4 May 2025 at 11:55pm.
Please visit the NSW Government Jobs Board for more details and to apply.