Field Inspector

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Dubbo; Hybrid; AUD 97,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking Field Inspector (Environment Officer Class 5) for ongoing full‑time roles in Regional NSW, with Dubbo preferred and hybrid work supported. Salary ranges from $97,256 to $108,166 plus super, with opportunities to protect NSW’s environment and heritage.

You will conduct inspections, assess activities against requirements, and advise stakeholders while gaining field experience, reporting duties and cross‑agency

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
• Current NSW driver's licence and ability to travel throughout NSW, including remote and regional areas.
• Satisfactory criminal records check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and assess activities against legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders and contribute to compliance and education initiatives.
• Assist with field investigations, evidence collection and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain accurate records.
• Work with Senior Field Inspectors and operate across diverse locations, including regional and remote areas.

Skills

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Field Inspector (Environment Officer Class 5)
• 2 x Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunities
• Regional NSW, Dubbo preferred, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $97,256 to $108,166 + super
  

Join a team dedicated to protecting, preserving and strengthening the quality of the natural environment, and heritage. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful regulatory and compliance outcomes while developing your skills through training, field-based experience and collaboration with experienced professionals.

As a Field Inspector, you will play a key role in supporting environmental and heritage conservation outcomes across New South Wales. You will conduct inspections, assess activities against legislative and regulatory requirements, provide guidance to stakeholders, and contribute to compliance and education initiatives. Working closely with Senior Field Inspectors, you will assist with field investigations, evidence collection, stakeholder engagement and the preparation of inspection reports and records. This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse locations, including regional and remote areas, while contributing to the protection of NSW's environmental and heritage assets.

About You

You are a safety-conscious and motivated professional with a strong commitment to environmental and heritage protection. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and navigate sensitive situations professionally. You are organised, detail-oriented and capable of maintaining accurate records and preparing clear reports. You enjoy working collaboratively, solving problems and continuously learning to improve your knowledge and skills. A relevant qualification or equivalent experience, along with the ability to travel throughout NSW, will position you well for success in this role.

Essential requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
• Current NSW driver's licence and ability and willingness to travel throughout the state when required,
• including to remote and regional areas
• Satisfactory criminal records check.
  

For more information read the full Role Description: RD - Field Inspector EO5

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Applications close: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 11:55PM.

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.

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