Lead Auditor
- Exciting opportunity to join Liquor and Gaming NSW to join Hospitality & Racing, a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
- Clerk Grade 7/8 with a salary range of $113,574 - $125,720 per annum plus superannuation
- Temporary 12-month opportunity based in Sydney, NSW
About Liquor & Gaming NSW
We are at the pointy end of industry supervision for the liquor, gaming, wagering, casino and registered club sectors in NSW. If you want a seat at the table, whether we’re reviewing the latest facial recognition technology; advising Government on gambling reform policy; developing initiatives to increase live music venues and festivals; or investigating unlawful liquor or gambling inducement practices, we want to talk to you.
We’re enabling vibrant and dynamic hospitality and racing environments that are safe and responsible, and our regulatory efforts are evidenced-informed, coordinated, and targeted to where the risks are greatest.
Our work is as diverse as our people and the NSW communities we serve. See what it’s like to work with us
About the role
As a Lead Auditor, you will take on a vital role in shaping and executing comprehensive audit programs across entities regulated by Liquor and Gaming NSW, including hotels and registered Clubs. You’ll be part of a dynamic team working to achieve our audit objectives, while enhancing the regulatory culture and capabilities within our branch.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of regulatory audit programs to meet Hospitality & Racing’s objectives.
- Lead audits, reviews, and reporting of findings and recommendations.
- Prepare and maintain audit documentation, proposals, plans, and reports.
- Manage project documentation and support reporting, monitoring, and evaluation processes.
- Participate in working groups to develop auditing policies and procedures.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to ensure regulatory objectives are met.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in the development, implementation, and evaluation of regulatory audit programs. While not mandatory, qualifications in auditing, accounting, or related disciplines – or equivalent work-related experience – will be highly regarded. Your expertise in these areas will be key to contributing to the success of our audit objectives.
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How to apply
Your application must include a cover letter (maximum 1 page) and an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.
Closing Date: 2 July 2026 [10.00AM]
Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.
Together we:
- Create social and economic opportunities for the state
- Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
- Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
- Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
- Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
- Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
- Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
- Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.
We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.
