Inspector Pipelines & Gas Networks

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Ongoing, Full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Classification / Grade: Clerk Grade 9/10 
• Based in Parramatta with hybrid working supported, other locations by negotiation
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 up to $146,945 pa

The role involves reviewing safety management systems, audits, and incidents to ensure risks are effectively managed, promoting industry compliance, contributing to standards and guidelines development, and providing technical expertise on emerging renewable gas technologies, including hydrogen and biomethane.

Working closely with industry stakeholders, asset owners, and standards committees, you will promote regulatory compliance, contribute to Australian Standards and industry guideline development, support technical research initiatives, and provide specialist input into renewable gas programs, including hydrogen and biomethane, at both NSW and Commonwealth levels.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of gas safety and emerging energy technologies across New South Wales.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Theo Polizogopoulos Senior Manager Pipelines & Gas Networks, via theo.polizogopoulos@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0497 096 169.

You are a trusted and capable technical professional with tertiary qualifications in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Mechatronic, Electrical or Process Engineering, or trade qualifications in plumbing or gas fitting, supported by experience within the utilities industry.

You have proven experience delivering technical projects, with a strong focus on operations, maintenance and asset management. Your sound understanding of engineering design principles, combined with your knowledge of the construction, operation and maintenance of pipelines and gas networks, enables you to effectively manage asset performance while maintaining a strong focus on safety and risk management.

Your experience includes:

• Conducting field inspections, audits, compliance assessments and assurance activities against legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Reviewing and assessing compliance with Australian Standards, industry codes, internal procedures and regulatory requirements, with the ability to identify non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Applying safety and integrity assurance processes, including Management of Change (MoC), risk assessment and hazard identification.
• Interpreting technical information and applying sound engineering judgement to support safe and effective regulatory outcomes.
• Contributing to the management and assurance of critical infrastructure assets, with experience in pipeline integrity management, regulatory compliance or asset assurance within transmission and/or distribution gas networks highly regarded.

You are proactive, self-motivated and solutions-focused, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You can build strong relationships and effectively influence outcomes across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, translating complex technical information into practical and meaningful outcomes.

Most importantly, you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a high-performing safety and technical regulatory team. You are passionate about protecting public safety and applying a risk-based regulatory approach that delivers tangible benefits to communities across New South Wales.

• Knowledge of gas network and pipeline construction, operation, maintenance and safety including emergency management, gas measurement, damage mechanisms, external interference management and corrosion protection.
• Awareness of relevant Standards especially AS 2885, AS 4645, AS 4564, AS 2832.1, industry codes, legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Some experience within the gas or liquids industries with a specific focus on pipeline and distribution infrastructure.
• Knowledge of international codes such as API 5L, ASME B31.8, B31.4 and B31.12.
• Tertiary qualifications in the following disciplines: Mechanical, Materials Chemical, Mechatronic, Electrical, Process Engineering (or equivalent trade qualifications and experience) or;
• Trade qualifications in plumbing or gas fitting with experience in the utilities industry.

For more information read the full Role Description: Inspector (Pipelines and Gas Networks)

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.

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. 

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.

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Amanda Paterson, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 02 6360 9017 (please mention reference number 553391).

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 AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn. 

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Advertised: 07 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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