Snr Post Approval & Compliance Ofcr

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing, Full Time
• Location Eveleigh with flexible work arrangements.
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months.
• Competitive remuneration ranging from $125,693 to $138,510 plus super & annual leave loading.

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a highly skilled Senior Post Approval and Compliance Officer with a robust background in the construction industry. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in conducting site inspections to ensure compliance with statutory planning requirements, mitigation measures and best practice environmental performance, along with a valid White Card that underscores a commitment to workplace safety in the construction industry.

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with project managers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of school infrastructure construction projects. Your keen attention to detail and strong organisational skills will be essential in maintaining project schedules and addressing on-site issues. You will be responsible for high-quality compliance monitoring against planning approval conditions and mitigation measures, ensuring adherence to statutory obligations and government policy objectives.

Key responsibilities include identifying and analysing compliance issues, recommending effective solutions, and providing project-level compliance advice while staying abreast of emerging trends. You will conduct proactive desktop reviews and State-wide site inspections, offering specialist guidance on compliance matters to both internal and external stakeholders. Your participation in business improvement initiatives and policy development to enhance compliance processes will be crucial.

This role requires staying updated on legislative changes and making independent decisions within established guidelines, consulting with management on sensitive or high-risk issues, as necessary. If you are passionate about construction and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and contribute to our vision of delivering exceptional school infrastructure projects.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Ensure high-quality and timely monitoring of projects against planning approval conditions and mitigation measures to meet statutory obligations and government policy objectives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring high-quality customer service and collaborative success.
• Ability to prepare high-quality reports and briefs, demonstrating attention to detail and strategic thinking.
• Passion for supporting educational priorities and ready to lead initiatives for efficient assessment of applications in a complex and evolving landscape.
• Proactive leader with dedication to quality and service, eager to make a meaningful impact in our organisation.
• Offer expert compliance advice to project teams and internal stakeholders, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and best practices.
• Remain current on legislative changes and industry standards, ensuring that compliance practices are aligned with the latest requirements.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
• Degree in Environmental Science or Management, Engineering, Planning, Law or other relevant discipline.
• Willingness to travel
• Valid driver’s licence

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hours working week.
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions.
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth.

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role along with addressing the following questions.

1.  Please provide an overview of your experience providing specialist guidance on compliance issues that may involve a demanding internal or external customer on a state or local government planning matter. (max 300 words)
2.  Describe a time that you were responsible for monitoring development against planning approval conditions and mitigation measures, ensuring adherence to statutory obligations. (max 300 words)

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now.’

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC’s validity (up to 5 years)

Closing date: Wednesday 7 May at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Kendal.Caynes1@det.nsw.edu.au or 0439 271 733

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.