Bring your compliance experience to the regulation of public water utilities in NSW. Advance your career in an organisation with a highly skilled and motivated team. Work with a wide range of stakeholders to lead best practice regulatory compliance work. Temporary role for a period of up to 2 years based in Central Sydney, with flexible working conditions. About the role We have an exciting opportunity in the Water Regulation and Compliance Team at IPART for a Principal Analyst, Regulation and Compliance, IPART Officer Grade F. Reporting to the Manager, Public Water Utilities, the role is responsible for overseeing compliance and regulation work for the three public water utilities: Sydney Water, Hunter Water and WaterNSW. As a senior member of the team, you will have day-to-day responsibility for managing the licence review process, developing audit scopes, overseeing audit programs and liaising with key stakeholders to make a significant contribution to the objectives of the team. In this role, you will be required to: Lead the delivery of the Hunter Water licence review, including a new licence, customer contract, reporting manual and the report to the Minister, to established quality and timeframes. Undertake analysis using a risk-based approach to help make decisions regarding regulatory and compliance-related matters. Undertake and lead compliance audits, including stakeholder engagement, analysis and reporting requirements. Prepare and present written briefings to senior staff and the Tribunal (our decision maker). Prepare publicly available guidance to support the licence review process. You can find out more in the Role Description . The salary range for this role is $148,961 to $158,157 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading. An increase to this salary is scheduled from 1 July 2026, in line with C2024-07 Crown Employees (Public Sector - Salaries 2024) Award . This role is advertised externally and open to all interested applicants. Current NSW Government employees who are seeking a secondment opportunity and wish to broaden their experience within the public sector are also encouraged to apply. About you We are looking for a proactive professional who can work with a high degree of autonomy and consistently delivers results within agreed timeframes. You will be skilled at managing projects with competing priorities and navigating unexpected challenges. The role is ideal for you if you: Can apply the principles of regulation and compliance in the context of water utilities. Have strong project management skills and can quickly adapt to changing work priorities. Are efficient at managing workloads and meeting agreed deliverables. Can build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Can communicate with confidence to various groups and have excellent written and verbal skills. Relevant tertiary qualifications or professional experience are required for this role. About us At IPART, we make the people of NSW better off through independent decisions and advice. IPART undertakes independent regulatory functions in the water, transport, local government and energy sectors in NSW. We also undertake reviews and investigations into a wide range of economic and policy issues. Our organisation is small enough for you to have access to the senior executive and for your voice to be heard, and large enough for you to experience diversity in your work. The Water Regulation and Compliance Team within IPART reviews the operating licence conditions for three government-owned water utilities: Sydney Water, Hunter Water and WaterNSW. We also audit the utilities' compliance with their operating licences. We also administer the licensing and auditing of private water utilities in NSW under the Water Industry Competition Act 2006, which seeks to harness the innovation and investment potential of the private sector in the water and wastewater sectors while also ensuring the continued protection of public health, consumers and the environment. More information on the Public Water Utilities work can be found here . Our organisational values are: Integrity and courage – we are willing to make the difficult decisions. Curiosity and openness – we seek out and develop new ideas that will improve our work. Respect and inclusion – we bring together diverse experiences and skills to generate better solutions. Making a difference – we pursue better outcomes for the people of NSW. If your values align with ours, we want to talk to you. For more information visit our website – IPART Applying for the role Applications should include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that addresses the requirements detailed in the Role Description, and a resume (maximum 5 pages) which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. You must also separately address each of the following Target Questions (300 word limit per question). Please note failure to provide a response to these questions may limit your application progressing to the next stage. Please briefly outline your motivation in applying for this role. Describe a time when you had to deliver a project or initiative under significant time or resource constraints. What was your approach, and what did you learn? Applications close: 10.00am, Tuesday, 12 May 2026. For further information about the role, please contact Robert Aposhian, A/Manager Public Water Utilities at Robert.Aposhian@ipart.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9290 8406. Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Flexibility IPART is proud to be an EEO Employer. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people/s; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI; people with a lived experience of mental health; veterans; and people of mature age. We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team via HRenquiry@ipart.nsw.gov.au or 02 9372 9178. Additional information This recruitment process will include pre-employment screening. To apply for this role you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. This recruitment activity may result in the creation of a talent pool to fill other ongoing and temporary vacancies for similar roles within IPART. Placement in the talent pool remains valid for 18 months. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.
