Chief Revenue Auditor

- Join Hospitality and Racing a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
- Clerk Grade 11/12 with a salary range of $154,231- $178,369 per annum plus superannuation
- Temporary up to 12 months role based in Sydney, NSW

Lead a high-performing audit function. Influence regulatory outcomes. Make a lasting impact across NSW.

About the Role

Join a team at the forefront of regulatory excellence, leading complex audit and assurance programs across NSW's regulated hospitality, racing and gaming industries. You'll play a critical role in strengthening compliance, integrity and public confidence while influencing regulatory outcomes in a dynamic and evolving environment.

In this strategic leadership role, you'll lead complex audit, assurance, policy and improvement initiatives to strengthen regulatory practices and deliver meaningful outcomes for government, industry and the community.

You'll provide expert advice to senior leaders, develop strategic recommendations, and lead initiatives that enhance regulatory effectiveness, strengthen compliance and deliver better outcomes for industry, stakeholders and the community.

You'll identify emerging risks and opportunities, improve audit performance, and champion innovative, evidence-based approaches that enhance regulatory effectiveness, operational efficiency, and community confidence.

This is an opportunity to lead high-profile work, influence regulatory practice and contribute to the integrity and effectiveness of NSW's hospitality and racing industries.

About You

You are a strategic and influential leader with experience navigating complex regulatory, audit, assurance or compliance environments and delivering meaningful change.

You can translate insights into practical solutions, build strong stakeholder relationships,



and confidently navigate a fast-paced, evolving environment.

You bring strong analytical capability, sound judgement and excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to balance strategic priorities, operational demands and stakeholder expectations while delivering tangible outcomes.

Key Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated experience leading strategic projects, regulatory initiatives, or business improvement programs in a complex environment.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop evidence-based recommendations and solutions.
- Proven experience preparing high-quality strategic documents, executive briefings, reports, and committee papers.
- Ability to lead and implement organisational change while maintaining business continuity and stakeholder engagement.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across diverse groups.
- Experience monitoring performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and delivering measurable outcomes.
- Strong leadership capability, including developing team capability, fostering collaboration, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a changing regulatory environment

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 5 pages) that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.

Closing Date: 04 November 2026 [11.59 PM]

Contact: Flo Epper, Chief Revenue Auditor at [email protected]

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

At DCITHS we unite the state’s key creative industries, Cultural Institutions, hospitality, entertainment, sports and tourism entities.

Collaborating with our stakeholders, we grow industries, create vibrant places, support wellbeing and enrich the cultural and creative life of NSW by:

- driving visitation, participation and attendance for diverse events and experiences
- enabling dynamic precincts, venues and creative industries
- creating connection between people and their communities
- providing inspiring, secure and accessible experiences and facilities for individuals and groups.

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.

If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact Kalashree Wakhare Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected] or on 02 9240 8532

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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