Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions Full time role until 30 August 2026 Clerk Grade 9/10 Maitland preferred, however all DPIRD office locations may be considered by negotiation The NSW Resources Regulator (part of NSW Resources) are looking for a Senior Investigator to join the team. About the role: As Senior Investigator, you’ll work within a of compliance and environmental professional to ensure industry adheres to the Mining Act 1992 and Petroleum (Onshore) Act 1991. You’ll do this by: Conducting thorough investigations as an authorised Inspector to ensure compliance with the Mining Act and related regulations. Leading and delivering targeted compliance operations to meet regulatory objectives. Preparing, reviewing and presenting robust evidence, reports and recommendations, and providing testimony in courts or tribunals as required. Collaborating with teams on investigations and projects to develop and implement enforcement strategies and policies. Exercising statutory powers to enforce compliance, direct corrective actions, and ensure timely follow-up on assessment or inspection findings. Sharing specialist knowledge in investigative techniques to promote consistent policy and legislative application. Reporting on enforcement activities and recommend process or practice improvements. Staying up to date on compliance issues and promote best practice through consultation with staff, industry and stakeholders. About You: To be successful you will need to have: Tertiary qualifications in one or more of the following areas: environmental science, science, law or forensics (or equivalent). Hold and maintain a current Class C driver licence, as well as the ability and willingness to travel interstate at short notice. You’ll also need: Demonstrated experience in compliance and enforcement, preferably within government mining or environmental regulation. Proven investigative skills, including interviewing witnesses and suspects, and applying rules of evidence and court procedures. Applying for the role: If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with a (ideally no more than one-page) expression of interest outlining your suitability and interest in this role, with your resume (ideally no more than three pages) by 11.55pm Monday 13 October 2025. For further information about the role please contact Craig Springett, Manager Compliance via craig.springett@dpird.nsw.gov.au or 0439 296 347. You can also download the Role Description . Please note: Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory for all roles within NSW Resources and is a condition of engagement. This is an internal EOI opportunity. To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing, applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalent or higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Clerk Grade 9/10) OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively, if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment, you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.
