Inspector- Liquor & Gaming NSW

• An exciting and challenging opportunity to work with Liquor & Gaming NSW within the Gaming and Wagering Team

• Clerk Grade 3/4  with starting salary range of $84,659- $92,701 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading

• Full time Ongoing role based in Sydney, NSW – Hybrid working arrangements may be available within business operational needs

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

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Inspector to join our compliance and investigations team. In this role, you will undertake a broad range of compliance activities across designated areas including field inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement actions, to support regulatory objectives.

This role includes frequent rostered weekend and late-night deployments as part of proactive and responsive compliance programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct timely, risk-based inspections, complaint investigations, and desktop reviews to identify and address non-compliance

• Engage with stakeholders to provide accurate guidance on compliance matters and legislative requirements

• Prepare high-quality reports, briefings and correspondence to support enforcement outcomes and decision-making

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all compliance activities to ensure transparency and accountability

• Support and contribute to projects that strengthen and improve regulatory compliance strategies

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with co-regulators and industry stakeholders

 To be successful you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in inspections, investigations, or regulatory compliance

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail

• A sound understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks

If you are passionate about protecting the NSW community and supporting fair and safe industry practices through targeted compliance action, we’d love to hear from you!

To learn more about the role, please view the Role Description here.

For any questions regarding the role please contact Jack Skene, Coordinator Operations via  [email protected]

For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Sharlene Fouzder, Talent Acquisition Partner via [email protected]

Essential requirements

• Appointment and ongoing assignment are subject to satisfactorily meeting pre-employment and ongoing probity screening to meet the integrity standards set out in section 14 of the Gaming and Liquor Administration Act 2007.

• The person occupying the role will be designated as a key official under section 16 of the Gaming and Liquor Administration Act 2007 and may be subject to restrictions, such as restrictions on attending certain premises.

• Willingness and availability to meet the shift-work requirements of the role.

• A current Class C Driver Licence

How to Apply!

If you are interested in this role, click apply now!

For your application to be considered, you must submit your application online and include an updated resume and a cover letter that details your capabilities and experience in relation to role requirements.

Applications Close: Thursday 17 July 2025 [10.00AM]

The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

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.