Manager Ethics & Regulatory Compliance

• Lead the ethics and compliance framework that helps shape a stronger speak-up culture across the Department.
• Permanent full-time opportunity.
• Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 + super.
  
  

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

Help us strengthen a culture where people feel confident to speak up and do the right thing. As a Manager, Ethics & Regulatory Compliance within the Ethics & Compliance branch , you'll lead ethics and regulatory compliance initiatives across the Department and its agencies, building practical systems, training and governance frameworks that help our people meet their obligations and manage risk with confidence.

Working with a wide range of stakeholders, you'll navigate complex and sensitive issues, coordinate reporting to oversight agencies, and drive improvements that make compliance easier to monitor and manage. You'll also lead ethics training and public interest disclosure programs, helping us work better together while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability as required by the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022. Additionally, you will play an important supporting role in the investigation into employee related misconduct and public interest disclosures.

For more information about this position, read the full Role Description: Manager Ethics & Regulatory Compliance

• →Demonstrated experience reviewing, developing and implementing legislative and regulatory compliance policies, frameworks, standards and governance processes.
• →Proven project management experience in a legislative, compliance or regulatory environment, with the ability to deliver quality outcomes within competing priorities and timeframes.
• →Experience managing and coordinating public interest disclosures, workplace investigations or other sensitive integrity-related matters.
• →Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and navigate complex issues with confidence and professionalism.
• →Experience in developing and/or implementing training programs and presentations in the ethics or compliance space.
• →A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with a passion for strengthening ethics, improving compliance practices and fostering a positive speak-up culture.

• Tertiary qualifications in law, public administration, corporate governance, government investigation or a related field and/or relevant professional experience.

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

(We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.

Applications close at 11:55PM on Thursday 9 July 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Matt Munro on matt.munro@dphi.nsw.gov.au.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.

Advertised: 26 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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