Principal Advisor Compliance and Assessments

Principal Advisor, Compliance Assessments Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133348.00 - $146945.00) Temporary (full time) until September 2028 Location: Parramatta, hybrid (2-3 days in the office per week) NSW Fair Trading, Consumer Affairs Make a Difference for Consumers Across NSW Are you an experienced regulatory professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for protecting consumers?

We are looking for a Principal Advisor, Compliance Assessments to lead the assessment of complex regulatory matters and help shape compliance and enforcement outcomes that support a fair, safe and confident marketplace for the people of NSW. In this role, you will provide expert regulatory advice, oversee the assessment of potential legislative breaches, and support informed decision-making on compliance and enforcement action.

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify emerging risks, influence regulatory responses, and contribute to strategic regulatory outcomes.

Qualifications

and/or experience in law or a related discipline will be highly regarded. What You'll Be Doing Lead and oversee assessments of alleged legislative breaches and determine appropriate regulatory responses. Provide expert advice and recommendations on complex compliance, enforcement and regulatory matters. Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, submissions and recommendations to support regulatory decision-making.

Identify, assess and escalate emerging regulatory risks and issues. Ensure regulatory activities are delivered in accordance with legislation, policy and regulatory frameworks. Support strategic compliance priorities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Coach, mentor and support team members to build capability and maintain high-quality regulatory practices.

Build productive relationships with stakeholders and represent the organisation on complex regulatory matters.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: Experience working in a government agency with regulatory, oversight or law enforcement responsibilities. Experience in delivering sound determinations of possible breaches of legislation and recommendations for further investigation and enforcement action based on legislative obligations and intelligence data.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex information and make sound recommendations. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-level advice and reports. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

and/or experience in law, investigations, compliance, regulation or a related discipline will be highly regarded. Why Join Us? Meaningful work that protects consumers and strengthens confidence in the NSW marketplace. Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile regulatory matters. Flexible and hybrid working options.

Professional development and career growth opportunities. Collaborative and supportive team environment If you are a high-performing regulatory professional looking to apply your expertise to complex compliance and assessment matters that make a real difference to the NSW community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help deliver fair, informed and effective regulatory outcomes for the people of NSW.