Compliance Officer, NSW Police Force. Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland, and Hunter NSW. Police and Corrections, Government-State (Government and Defence). Full time. Add expected salary to your profile for insights. Clerk Grade ¾. Ongoing Full-Time, Kingscliff.

About us: The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to the socially, geographically, and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role: We have an opportunity for a compliance officer to be part of our firearms registry, police prosecutions, and licensing enforcement command. The Compliance Officer is required to assist the Compliance and Enforcement Officers in ensuring that license and approval holders continue to meet their administrative, reporting, and other compliance obligations in accordance with the legislation and current policy. This role also provides support in liaising with external stakeholders, other police units, and jurisdictions regarding the effective identification and tracking of firearms.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a compliance officer, assisting and supporting sworn police. In this crucial role, you will contribute to mitigating identified risks in relation to a variety of firearm compliance and enforcement issues.

The successful applicant must be willing and available to undertake travel throughout NSW as (and when) identified by the manager of the unit. For more information on this role (e.g., essential requirements, key accountabilities, and capabilities required for the role), view the role description.

What we can offer you: At NSWPF, our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home.

Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include: competitive salary; flexible work options; opportunity to purchase leave; annual leave loading; corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport; free annual influenza vaccination; salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease; convenient location for public transport and to shops, etc.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates, or documentation (other than what has been requested); you can bring these if called for an interview.

Please address each of the following Target Questions (300 word limit per question) in the text boxes provided in the online application or attach as a separate document.

Target Question 1:

Describe an example of where you have identified a risk and what action was taken to mitigate the risk. How has your effective use of records and systems assisted?

Target Question 2:

Explain how you plan and manage your time to support and contribute to your team.

Your application must stand on its own merits, and the completeness and relevance of your application will determine if you proceed through to the selection process.

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager, Inspector Russell Ewing, via 02 6670 8592.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses: an Australian citizen; a permanent resident of Australia; or a New Zealand citizen. Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) check and obtain and maintain a security clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Our commitment to diversity: The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

If you identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or you require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

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Contact the HR Diversity Team by email at PCC-INCLUSION@police.nsw.gov.au. Contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment and Engagement team at PCC-AEET@police.nsw.gov.au.