• Full Time, 35 hours per week
• 2 x ongoing roles
• Primary Work Location: Orange, NSW
• Clerk Grade 7/8 – Salary staring from $113,574.00 + super and leave loading

Diversity, equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds – including but not limited to; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural heritage, disability, religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible, welcoming and free from barriers.

About the Roles

Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development are seeking two highly organised and proactive Business Coordinators to support the delivery of key business operations and strategic initiatives across our Enabling Services Group. One role will support the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO), and the other will support the Executive Director of the Assets, Grants and Lending division.

These roles are responsible for managing and coordinating a range of business and executive support services, ensuring the efficient functioning of the office and the seamless execution of high-level priorities.

Key duties include:

• Providing high-level executive support, managing priorities, scheduling, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinating a range of business services, including reporting, correspondence, finance processes, travel, and records management.
• Managing complex and sensitive enquiries to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Planning and facilitating key meetings, forums, and engagement activities, and overseeing internal communication channels.
• Supporting strategic initiatives through project coordination, secretariat support, and preparation of agendas, minutes, and reports.
• Driving continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements to systems, processes, and service delivery.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration and effective issue management.

About You

To be successful in the Business Coordinator role, you will have proven experience providing high-level executive support, preferably at senior executive level, along with strong skills in business administration, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Your organisation and proactive approach will be key in managing competing priorities in this fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion are essential. A strong attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement will see you succeed in this role.

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, which opportunity you would like to be considered for, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the roles, please  click here to view the role description for the OCOO and  here for the role within ED Assets, Grants and Lending.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kate Elligett via 0460 626 291 or kate.elligett@dpird.nsw.gov.au

Applications close: Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, 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 or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

What to expect next

Once you submit your application, you’ll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes, all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted, you may be invited to an interview—this could be in person, over the phone, or via video. You may also be asked to complete role-related tasks, such as a written assessment, skills test, or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.

The successful applicant may also be required to undergo a police check, health assessment, and other relevant checks as part of the recruitment process.

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.

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.