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- Ongoing full-time opportunity
- Office location – Lidcombe
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $85,445 to $95,274+ Super
The Science & Insights (S&I) Division is seeking to appoint an Administration Support Officer to provide support to the Executive Support and Divisional Services branch.
The Administrative Support Officer provides essential business coordination and administration services to support the effective and efficient operations of the Division in accordance with Division/Agency and cluster wide policies and procedures.
About You
You will perform various financial and administrative support tasks including the collation of information for budgets; checking monthly expenditure; preparation of purchase orders; goods receipting of invoices, accounts payable and receivable activities; asset capture; report generation and journal preparation, to support compliance, meeting coordination, fleet coordination, and organisational support for the division (refer role description for full details).
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the division and its operations as you participate in a wide range of administrative and reporting activities in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
Key knowledge and experience:
- Experience in the provision of administration and business support services including a range of financial support tasks relating to budgets, expenditure, purchase orders, accounts payable and receivable, asset capture, journal preparation and report generation.
- Knowledge of and proven ability to interpret and apply government protocols and administration policies, processes and procedures.
- Experience in computer-based systems including Content Manager (CM10) or similar content management systems and MWZ Financials.
For more information read the full Role Description: Administration Support Officer
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Who we are
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.
Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)
Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.
To Apply
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.
Applications close Tuesday 10th of June 2025 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Mandy Davis via mandy.davis@environment.nsw.gov.au or 02 9995 6667
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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au contacting Shanay Rokotavaga on 0439 987 429 (please mention reference number 542890).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn
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