Senior Inspector

NSW Fair Trading; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative and supportive team

Job summary

NSW Fair Trading is seeking a Senior Inspector to join the FuelCheck Taskforce. This temporary Grade 7/8 role supports NSW-wide fuel-price transparency through inspections, investigations and regulatory advice to strengthen compliance. Travel across NSW is required as part of field-based duties.

Essential requirements include a Certificate IV (Government Investigations), a current NSW Driver Licence and probity checks. Applicants may be assessed for a talent pool for future roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, investigations, regulatory operations or enforcement activities.
• Current NSW Driver Licence.
• Satisfactory criminal history and probity checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, audits and investigations relating to FuelCheck compliance obligations.
• Assess evidence, identify non-compliance and recommend appropriate regulatory action.
• Support intelligence-led compliance programs and targeted enforcement activities.
• Prepare investigation reports, briefs and recommendations.
• Engage with fuel retailers and industry stakeholders to encourage voluntary compliance.
• Contribute to compliance monitoring, data analysis and reporting activities.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to inspectors and other team members where required.
• Participate in taskforce initiatives and cross-functional projects supporting FuelCheck operations.
• Represent NSW Fair Trading professionally during field-based and stakeholder engagement activities.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Investigations

Enforcement

Education

Certificate IV (Government Investigations)

Job description

Senior Inspector (FuelCheck Taskforce) Grade 7/8: $116,981 - $129,492 base + super Temporary Opportunity (up to 2 years). A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process and used to fill future temporary or ongoing Inspector and Senior Inspector opportunities across NSW Fair Trading. NSW Fair Trading, Consumer Affairs Location: Sydney, Gosford, Newcastle or other NSW locations by negotiation Help Protect Consumers and Strengthen Compliance Across NSW NSW Fair Trading is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Inspector to join the newly established FuelCheck Taskforce. FuelCheck is a key NSW Government initiative that helps consumers compare fuel prices and promotes transparency across the fuel retail industry. With new funding secured to support ongoing business-as-usual operations, NSW Fair Trading is expanding its FuelCheck compliance capability and recruiting dedicated inspector positions to support the program's operational and regulatory requirements. As a Senior Inspector, you will undertake compliance and enforcement activities for this program and other duties within the consumer branch, which will include inspections and investigations, providing regulatory advice, and contributing to initiatives that improve industry compliance across NSW.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct inspections, audits and investigations relating to FuelCheck compliance obligations.
• Assess evidence, identify non-compliance and recommend appropriate regulatory action.
• Support intelligence-led compliance programs and targeted enforcement activities.
• Prepare investigation reports, briefs and recommendations.
• Engage with fuel retailers and industry stakeholders to encourage voluntary compliance.
• Contribute to compliance monitoring, data analysis and reporting activities.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to inspectors and other team members where required.
• Participate in taskforce initiatives and cross-functional projects supporting FuelCheck operations.
• Represent NSW Fair Trading professionally during field-based and stakeholder engagement activities.

About You

• Has experience in compliance, investigations, regulatory operations or enforcement activities.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and decision-making skills.
• Can analyse information and assess risks to determine appropriate outcomes.
• Builds productive relationships and communicates effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Is resilient, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Works collaboratively and contributes to a positive team culture.
• Is committed to delivering high-quality services and outcomes for the people of NSW.

Essential Requirements

• Certificate IV (Government Investigations) or equivalent qualification, or willingness to obtain.
• Current NSW Driver Licence.
• Willingness to undertake regular travel throughout NSW, including field-based inspections.
• Satisfactory criminal history and probity checks.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work on a high-profile consumer protection initiative.
• Meaningful work that supports transparency and fairness in the fuel retail market.
• Flexible working arrangements and supportive leadership.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A collaborative and values-driven team environment.

• A current resume (up to four pages)
• A cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at 116,981 base plus superannuation

For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Jessica Love via [e-mail].

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: Tuesday 20th October 2026 (11:59pm)

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