Inspector

- An exciting and challenging opportunity to work with Liquor & Gaming NSW within the Compliance Team

- Clerk Grade '3/4 with a salary range of $87,199 - $95,482 per annum plus superannuation

- Ongoing opportunity based in Parramatta, NSW - hybrid working arrangements may be available within business operational needs

About Liquor & Gaming NSW

We are at the pointy end of industry supervision for the liquor, gaming, wagering, casino and registered club sectors in NSW. If you want a seat at the table, whether we’re reviewing the latest facial recognition technology; advising Government on gambling reform policy; developing initiatives to increase live music venues and festivals; or investigating unlawful liquor or gambling inducement practices, we want to talk to you.

We’re enabling vibrant and dynamic hospitality and racing environments that are safe and responsible, and our regulatory efforts are evidenced-informed, coordinated, and targeted to where the risks are greatest.

Our work is as diverse as our people and the NSW communities we serve. See what it’s like to work with us!

About The Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Inspector to join our compliance and investigations team. In this role, you will undertake a broad range of compliance activities across designated areas including field inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement actions, to support regulatory objectives.

This role includes frequent rostered weekend and late-night deployments as part of proactive and responsive compliance programs.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct timely, risk-based inspections, complaint investigations, and desktop reviews to identify and address non-compliance.

- Engage with stakeholders to provide accurate guidance on compliance matters and legislative requirements.

- Prepare high-quality reports, briefings and correspondence to support enforcement outcomes and decision-making.

- Maintain detailed and accurate records of all compliance activities to ensure transparency and accountability.

- Support and contribute to projects that strengthen and improve regulatory compliance strategies.

- Build and maintain cooperative relationships with co-regulators and industry stakeholders.

To be successful you will have:

- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail

- An understanding of relevant legislation





If you are passionate about protecting the NSW community and supporting fair and safe industry practices through targeted compliance action, we’d love to hear from you!

For any questions regarding the role please contact Karen Wilkinson at [email protected]

Essential Requirements

- Appointment and ongoing assignment are subject to satisfactorily meeting pre-employment and ongoing probity screening to meet the integrity standards set out in section 14 of the Gaming and Liquor Administration Act 2007.

- The person occupying the role will be designated as a key official under section 16 of the Gaming and Liquor Administration Act 2007 and may be subject to restrictions, such as restrictions on attending certain premises.

- Willingness and availability to meet the shift-work requirements of the role.

- A current Class C Driver Licence.

- The flexibility to undertake field-based inspections, including regular weekend work, after-hours work and regional inspections.

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the Role Description.

How To Apply

- Your application must include a cover letter (maximum 1 page) and an up-to-date resume (maximum 3 pages) that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role. You must submit your application via our online portal to apply for the role. Applications will not be accepted by email.

Applications Close at 11:59pm on 21 October 2026.

Applications submitted after the closing date and time will not be considered.

Once applications have closed and a shortlist has been determined, candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to attend an in-person Assessment Centre in the Sydney CBD.

The Assessment Centre will consist of an interview, written assessment and group activity, providing an opportunity to demonstrate your strengths both individually and as part of a team.



You'll also have an opportunity to chat with our Hiring Managers and Directors about the role and what it's like to work with us.

Further details regarding timing and location will be provided to candidates who progress to this stage.

The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role. 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.

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process, please contact Kalashree Wakhare, Talent Acquisition Partner via [email protected]

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we

- Create social and economic opportunities for the state.

- Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies.

- Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture.

- Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all.

- Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development.

- Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces.

- Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment.

- Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.

At DCITHS, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

For more information on reasonable adjustments and types of alternate formats available through the recruitment process you can visit Adjustments for Individual needs at I work for NSW.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

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