Do you want a career where your work helps protect some of NSW's most iconic landscapes, wildlife, cultural heritage and visitor experiences? 
Join NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and play a role in conserving our natural and cultural heritage for future generations 

• Talent pool process for ongoing and temporary roles across North Coast NPWS workplaces.
• Office and depot locations include Coffs Harbour, Bowraville, Dorrigo, Grafton, Port Macquarie, Alstonville, Kyogle, Kempsey, Murwillumbah, Toormina & Byron Bay.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $87K pa to $95K pa (Clerk Grade 3/4) + employer's contribution to super. 

It's an exciting time to join NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. As we continue to grow our workforce across the North Coast Branch, we’re establishing a talent pool for ongoing and temporary opportunities over the next 18 months. Successful applicants may be considered for roles across multiple locations and teams as vacancies arise.

About the Branch 
North Coast Branch manages more than 634,000 hectares of diverse coastal & hinterland areas (comprising 220 protected areas) and is well known for its idyllic beaches and highly popular campgrounds. Each year, over 7 million people enjoy visiting our parks. The Branch comprises 10 teams responsible for the management of these parks stretching from Tweed Byron in the North, Richmond River, Clarence, Coffs Coast and Hastings Macleay to the South.  These are supported by multiple Program Teams to assist with the delivery of Conservation, Fire, Visitor Experience, Assets, Projects, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Joint Management. 

About the Role 
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is establishing a talent pool for expected Administrative Support Officer opportunities across the North Coast Branch region. If you're a customer-focused administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting frontline teams, we'd love to hear from you.  

In these roles you'll provide essential business and administrative support, helping teams deliver important conservation, visitor experience, land management and operational programs across NSW's national parks and reserves.   

You'll: 

• Provide high-quality administrative and business support to help teams achieve their objectives.   
• Coordinate meetings, events, travel, accommodation and documentation.  
• Prepare correspondence, reports, minutes and other business documents.   
• Support financial and purchasing processes + human resource administration while adhering to government recruitment principles and processes.
• Maintain records, databases and office systems.   
• Deliver excellent customer service to staff, visitors and stakeholders.   
• Assist during operational incidents, including emergency response activities when required.   

About You 
We're looking for people who have:  

• Proven administration and business support experience – providing reliable support across office, records, correspondence, shared mailbox management and team coordination tasks.  
• Strong organisation and time management skills – managing multiple priorities, deadlines, meetings, travel and documentation.  
• Excellent communication skills – preparing clear correspondence, coordinating with others and engaging confidently with staff, visitors and stakeholders.  
• A customer service approach – delivering helpful, professional and responsive support to internal and external customers.   
• Strong attention to detail – maintaining accurate records, reports, databases and business systems.  
• Financial management skills – understand financial and budgeting principles, system reporting and analysis.
• Technology and systems skills – confidently using Microsoft 365, records management and financial administration systems.  
• People management skills – engaging, motivating and developing team members to build capability and support their potential. 
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and flexibility - to support a diverse range of business and operational activities while maintaining integrity and confidentiality.  

You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy being the person others rely on—keeping operations organised, solving problems, building positive relationships and contributing to meaningful work that supports the conservation and management of NSW's natural and cultural heritage. 

 

Join us and help support the teams caring for our parks, communities and natural heritage!  

For more information read the Role Description. 

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 & knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave 
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport 
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.  

• who NPWS is, the work we do and possible future opportunities
• what a talent pool is and how it may be used for future vacancies 
• the types of roles being advertised (+ a short overview from a Ranger and Field Officer)
• fire fitness requirements 
• how to apply + the opportunity to ask general questions. 

Coffs Harbour: Tuesday 11 August, 5:30 – 6:30pm
Cavanbah Centre – meeting rooms A+B (located at the rear of the complex and accessed from Harbour Drive). 
191 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour 

Nambucca Heads: Wednesday 12 August, 5:00 – 6:00pm
Nambucca Community and Arts Centre – Small Hall 
21 Ridge Street, Nambucca Heads 

Grafton: Thursday 13 August, 5:00 – 6:00pm 
Grafton Anglican Church – Edwards Hall 
63-71 Grafton Street, Grafton 

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?  

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 
• How we encourage and support people with disability   
• Information on adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.  

If you require an adjustment for your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team via dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contact Jodi Arthur on 02 6360 9015 (mention reference 552142).   

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.