• Full time ongoing role available
• Maitland preferred, however all NSW Resources / DPIRD office locations will be considered
• Salary from $97K to $107K pa + super

NSW Resources (part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development) are looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director, Strategy, Performance and Industry Development and their team.

As Executive Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the Executive Director's office and their broader team.

This role involves high-volume service delivery with a focus on customer service. You will manage the Executive Director’s time commitments, provide confidential executive support, and coordinate initiatives, projects, and programs across the broader Branch.

With no two days the same your responsibilities will include:

• Providing executive support to the Executive Director, including preparing correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Managing the Executive Director’s diary and time commitments, ensuring urgent matters are prioritized.
• Developing and managing processes for administration and workflow to ensure streamlined and effective outcomes.
• Researching and supporting initiatives, projects, and programs across the Branch.
• Liaising with key internal and external stakeholders to provide positive and efficient client service.

To be successful you’ll need to be:

• Organised, detail-oriented and tech savvy
• Proactive, adaptable and resourceful
• An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing
• A collaborative team player who’s able to work independently with minimal supervision

Why Join Us?

Working for NSW Resources offers a range of benefits and opportunities that make it an attractive place to build your career. You’ll be part of a team that offers:

• Impactful Work
• Professional Development
• A Collaborative Environment
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Supportive Leadership

Other things to know about the role:

• Compliance with pre-employment probity screening is mandatory.

How to Apply:
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of NSW Resources, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, outlining your suitability for the role by 11.55pm Sunday 13 April 2025.

For further information about this process and the role available please contact Bec Howe, Executive Officer via bec.howe@regional.nsw.gov.au or 0431 325 549. You can also download the role description.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion. 

Please note:
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. 

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.