- Clerk Grade 1-2
- Package includes salary depending on experience ($75,728 - $82,329) per annum plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Full time temporary role until March 2027
- Located in Bourke
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
Are looking for an admin role that offers plenty of variety? Join our team providing essential administrative and support services to keep operations running smoothly, while delivering superior face-to-face customer service!
About the role
You’ll play a key role in supporting a dynamic team committed to enhancing conservation values. The position offers plenty of variety including providing essential administrative and support services to keep operations running smoothly, while delivering superior face-to-face customer service and utilising a range of technologies. You’ll assist with processing financial transactions like creating purchase orders and processing invoices, to basic financial reporting, and assisting with roster and fleet administrative procedures.
The role also supports internal stakeholders across the Branch by handling general enquiries, preparing various reports for senior staff and managers, assisting with the organisation of training, meetings, and travel, reviewing shared mailboxes, calendars, and resources, and providing support during incidents such as bushfires. You’ll ensure compliance with organisational policies, processes, procedures, audit, and statutory requirements including using Content Manager (CM) for records management, maintaining minor asset registers, assisting with Work Health and Safety and asset audits, taking meeting minutes, collating documents for insurance claims, and demonstrating inclusivity and respect in all interactions.
About You
You are a highly organised and motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative and diverse setting. You possess strong technology skills, you are analytical with attention to detail, as well as have excellent communication and collaboration skills when working with staff and stakeholders. Your passion for your community and environment, coupled with a passion for providing excellent and positive customer service will be key to your success in this role.
Essential Role Requirements
- Experience in administration including the use of computer based systems such as word processing, spreadsheet and records management and records management systems.
- Knowledge of financial and human resource management procedures, policies and practices.
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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.
What we can offer you
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.
- Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.
What we do
About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
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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.
To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
Applications close: Sunday 11 January 2026 at 11.55pm
Please note that the Department will be closed from Wednesday, 24 December 2025 to Sunday, 11 January 2026. During the Department closure, the Talent Acquisition Team will take annual leave, and no recruitment actions will take place. Recruitment for this position will recommence from Monday, 12 January 2026.
Should you require more information about the role please contact Melanie Hayman, Admin Support Officer, Bourke, Northern Inland Branch, NPWS on 0456 784 219 or email melanie.hayman@dcceew.nsw.gov.au
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 or contacting Marie-Claire Bleakley on 0407 789 021 (please mention reference number 546900).
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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