The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) are seeking to appoint a Manager Investigations to lead a geographically dispersed team delivering high-impact, complex and often sensitive investigations that underpin public confidence in water regulation and enforcement.
This is your opportunity to lead from the front, influence regulatory outcomes, and drive continuous improvement in investigative practice. Step into a leadership role where your work directly supports fair, lawful and sustainable water use across NSW.
About the team
NRAR enforces NSW water laws and supports compliance through education, guidance and enforcement. The Investigation and Enforcement team plays a critical role in ensuring water is used lawfully so communities, industry and the environment all benefit.
What you’ll be doing
Leading the North East regional team, you’ll operate at both strategic and operational levels, leading people while shaping how investigations are delivered. The North East team covers the far north coast and surrounding inland areas, from the Queensland border in the north down to the mid-north coast, and west into regional and tablelands communities.
Key responsibilities include:
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re a decisive leader with a passion for regulation, investigations and people leadership, we want to hear from you.
For more information read the full Role Description.
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.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
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.
Applications close Sunday 5 July 2026 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Scott Murray, Senior Manager Investigations and Enforcement - North via
[email protected] or on 0492 230 470.
A recruitment 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.
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing
[email protected] or contacting Jodi Arthur on 02 6360 9015 (please mention reference number 55107.
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at
[email protected] for a yarn.
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