Senior Inspector

Senior Inspector – Liquor & Gaming NSW

Help shape the future of NSW's hospitality, gaming and racing industries while protecting the communities we serve.

• Ongoing opportunities and talent pool establishment for future opportunities

• Clerk Grade 5/6 with starting salary range of $102,936 – $113,579 per annum plus superannuation and annual leave loading 

• Based in Parramatta, NSW – Hybrid working arrangements may be available within business operational needs.

• The role requires regular travel and the ability to work a range of shifts, including weekends, public holidays, after-hours, and other times as required to meet operational and regulatory priorities.

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 Senior Inspector, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry standards across a complex and dynamic environment. You will undertake inspections, investigations, audits, and compliance reviews, using a risk-based approach to identify issues, assess risks, and support enforcement outcomes where required.

This role offers a unique combination of field-based and analytical work, requiring sound judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to engage confidently with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will contribute to intelligence gathering, case management, compliance reporting, and regulatory initiatives while working collaboratively with co-regulators, industry representatives, and internal teams. The position involves regular weekend and after-hours deployments and provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through the promotion of integrity, compliance, and public confidence.

About you

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who can build productive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders while maintaining professionalism, impartiality, and integrity.

You will bring:

• Experience in compliance, regulatory, investigative, enforcement, or related functions.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies, and procedures accurately.

• Excellent written communication skills, including preparing reports, briefs, and recommendations.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risk and make evidence-based decisions.

• Resilience, sound judgement, and a commitment to fair and impartial regulation.

• The flexibility to undertake field-based inspections, including regular weekend, after-hours work and regional inspections

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys balancing investigative work, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory outcomes while contributing to safer and more compliant

If you are passionate about contributing to the protection of the public and businesses in NSW through regulatory practices and investigations, we’d love to hear from you!

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

For any questions regarding the role please contact Karen Wilkinson at karen.wilkinson@liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au

Essential requirements

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

• 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.

• A current Class C Driver Licence.

How To Apply  

• Your application must include a cover letter (maximum 1 page) and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role. You must submit your application via our online portal to apply for the role. Applications will not be accepted by email.

Applications Close at 11:59pm on 18 October 2026. Applications submitted after the closing date and time will not be considered.

We're doing things a little differently!

Once applications have closed and a shortlist has been determined, candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to attend an in-person Assessment Centre in the Sydney CBD.

The Assessment Centre will consist of an interview, written assessment and group activity, providing an opportunity to demonstrate your strengths both individually and as part of a team. You'll also have an opportunity to chat with our Hiring Managers and Directors about the role and what it's like to work with us.

Further details regarding timing and location will be provided to candidates who progress to this stage.

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.

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process, please contact Kalashree Wakhare, Talent Acquisition Partner via Kalashree.Wakhare@dciths.nsw.gov.au

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.

At DCITHS, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact Kalashree Wakhare Talent Acquisition Partner at kalashree.wakhare@dciths.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9240 8532+61 2 9240 8532 +61 2 9240 8532 .

For more information on reasonable adjustments and types of alternate formats available through the recruitment process you can visit ‘Adjustments for Individual needs’ at I work for NSW.

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.