- Administrative Assistant
- Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity,
- Office location - Buronga
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $78,000 to $84,799+ employer's contribution to superannuation
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
About the role
National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.
As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the team by providing high-quality administrative and customer service support. You will help ensure the efficient delivery of business activities through the coordination of administrative processes, maintenance of accurate records and systems, and professional support to both internal and external stakeholders.
About You
You are a highly organised and customer-focused administration professional who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys supporting teams to achieve their goals. With strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills, you can confidently juggle competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and delivering high-quality outcomes.
You bring experience providing administrative support across a range of functions, including document management, purchasing and ordering, records maintenance, correspondence, office coordination and customer service. You are comfortable using a variety of systems and databases, ensuring information is accurate, well maintained and easily accessible.
A natural communicator, you build positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and provide professional, responsive service when handling enquiries and requests. You are equally confident supporting meetings and events, coordinating logistics, preparing documentation and taking minutes.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience maintaining records, databases and office systems.
- Confidence in coordinating meetings, events and related logistics.
- Sound skills in purchasing, financial administration and processing routine transactions.
- A proactive approach to supporting teams and improving workplace efficiency.
- The ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Flexibility and resilience, with a willingness to support operational and incident management activities when required.
Most importantly, you are a reliable team player who takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service and contributing to a positive and productive workplace culture.
Essential 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.
For more information read the full Role Description: Administrative Assistant Clerk Grade 1-2 NPWS RD
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
Visit a park
West Branch Overview
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. *Please note interviews will be held in person in Buronga, face to face only.
Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand 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 2 weeks from open date at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Hiring Manager Glen Wheatley via glen.wheatley@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 0457 979 304.
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.npws.gov.au or contacting Ronda Swaysland on 0400 288 239 (please mention reference number 551999).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.
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