• Temporary Full time opportunity – 12 months
• Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour’
• Departmental Officer 3/4 from $82,193 plus superannuation and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. DPIRD is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

About the role 

Soil Conservation Service  is seeking a Business Performance Officer to provide administrative support functions to SCS operational activities.

About you 

The ideal candidate is a motivated and reliable individual with a strong foundation in administrative support and a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service. They should be well-organised, able to manage competing tasks, and demonstrate a keen attention to detail.

The role suits someone who thrives in a collaborative team environment, communicates effectively, and is confident using technology and office systems. Experience in managing a shared mailbox is beneficial, along with a proactive attitude towards learning and adapting to new processes.

To be successful in the role, our ideal candidate will have the following: 

• Experience providing a broad range of administrative and project support services, including maintaining records, managing databases, and verifying accounts.
• Strong attention to detail in preparing routine documents and information in accordance with quality assurance standards and organisational requirements.
• Effective communication skills to respond to enquiries, escalate issues appropriately, and ensure timely and accurate service delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in the MS Office Suite, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel and Teams.

About the Team

The Soil Conservation Service has been providing leadership and innovation to build and rehabilitate the Australian environment since 1938.

We have always been focused on delivering practical results for our customers and committed to connecting with local communities, suppliers and contractors.

Our 80-year history has cemented our reputation as NSW’s most trusted environmental services and project management consultancy.

Our vision is to maintain this reputation and continue to be the most trusted provider of specialist end-to-end services in environmental consulting, conservation earthworks, program management and project delivery.

We work towards this vision through our core values — safety, integrity, trust, service and accountability.

About us: Together, we are DPIRD

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

  The department brings together:

• Local Land Services
• NSW Resources
• Agriculture and Biosecurity
• Fisheries and Forestry
• Regional Development and Delivery.

With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume (max. 2 pages) and brief cover letter (max. 1 page) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Sally Jackson, Business Performance Coordinator, sally.jackson@scs.nsw.gov.au, 0474 314 448, or Luke Hull, Business Performance Coordinator, luke.hull@scs.nsw.gov.au, 0429 795 629.  

Closing Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025 at 11:55pm 

Additional information:

*This is an internal EOI opportunity open to DPIRD staff only. 

*To be considered for an ongoing appointment applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalent or higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Departmental Officer 3/4) OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively, if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment, you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.