Ongoing Full Time, 35hours per week
Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations.
Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale,Dubboand Coffs Harbour
Food Safety Officer Grade 6 - salary from$170,841 - $178,369 per annum(FTE)plus super and leave loading
The salary offered to the successful candidate will becommensuratewith qualifications,skillsand experience, as outlined in the Crown Employees (Department of Regional NSW) Food Safety Officers Award and Progression Criteria.
About the Role
The Manager Compliance Investigations role is responsible for managing a team of dedicated compliance officers responsible for conducting investigations and implementing high level enforcement actions through food safety, biosecurity and animal research industries.
Reporting to the Director Compliance, the role is responsible for instigating and monitoring high level compliance actions implemented by the unit and the Compliance Branch.
About You
You are a strategic and service-driven leader with deep knowledge of government operations, regulatory frameworks and the interests of key stakeholders across industry and the community.
You excel at planning and delivering annual compliance programs that align with agency objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork and high-quality service.
Your experience includes managing critical incidents, complex prosecutions and specialised investigations, supported by strong decision-making and resource management capabilities.
You provide timely, accurate and expert advice to senior executives on statutory, compliance and enforcement matters, ensuring informed and defensible outcomes.
You are skilled in leading priority compliance projects across biosecurity, animal research, food safety, ensuring programs meet standards and achieve results.
You contribute effectively to strategic planning and play an active role in emergency preparedness and response across NSW.
As our ideal candidate, you will bring:
Strategic, service-driven leadership




with strong knowledge of government operations, regulatory frameworks and stakeholder engagement across industry and community.
Proven capability in planning and delivering annual compliance programs
aligned to agency objectives, while fostering continuous improvement, teamwork and high-quality service.
Extensive experience managing complex compliance matters
, including critical incidents, prosecutions and specialised investigations, supported by sound decision-making and resource management skills.
Ability to provide authoritative, timely advice to senior executives
on statutory, compliance and enforcement matters, ensuring informed, defensible outcomes.
Demonstrated leadership in priority compliance initiatives
(biosecurity, animal welfare, pest and weed management, traceability) and active contribution to strategic planning, emergency preparedness and response
Essential criteria:
Experience in a regulatory environment and have tertiary qualifications in Science, Food Technology, Law or related discipline.
Current Class C NSW Driver's License
Ability to travel throughout NSW and interstate as required; and work outside normal working hours to achieve outcomes.
Applications close
Wednesday 19 August **** at 11:55pm AEST
Why Join Us?
Work on meaningful projects that shape the future of agriculture and biosecurity.
Enjoy versatile work arrangements and the option to work from regional locations.
Access career development opportunities to grow your career.
Be part of a collaborative, inclusive team that values diversity and innovation.
About Us
Together, we are DPIRD
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects,



supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.
Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies.
We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.
The department brings together:
Local Land Services
NSW Resources
Agriculture and Biosecurity
Fisheries and Forestry
Regional Development and Delivery.
With the majority of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.
Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.
Additional Information
The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.
At DPIRD, we are committed to fostering a diverse,equitableand inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – including, but not limited to, gender, age, ethnicity, cultural heritage, disability,religionand sexual orientation.
DPIRD is proud
Disability Confident Recruiter
,
Family Inclusive Employer
and
Carer Friendly Employer
We are committed to ensuring every stage of the recruitment process is accessible and free from barriers.
If you require adjustments or information in an alternative format toparticipate, please contact ****** or the hiring manager listed for a confidential discussion.
We also understand that work is just one part of life.
Our Family Inclusive Employer and Carers + Employers Accreditations reflect our commitment to supporting employees to balance work and family responsibilities.
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