Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Coordinate executive priorities, briefs and strategic advice that support informed decisions and deliver outcomes across DCCEEW.
• Temporary full-time opportunity (Up to November 2028) (35 hours per week)
• Office location - Parramatta or location negotiable across NSW. Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $119,292 to $ 134,587 + super

Our Strategic Priorities and Coordination team is currently seeking to appoint a Divisional Coordinator to coordinate executive correspondence, briefing workflows and strategic priorities, ensuring leaders have the information and support needed to make informed decisions and deliver key outcomes for NSW

As Divisional Coordinator, you'll play a key role in connecting people, priorities and information across the Strategic Priorities and Coordination Division. Supporting senior leaders, you'll coordinate executive workflows, prepare and track briefs and correspondence, and help deliver projects that contribute to environmental and policy outcomes for NSW. This role offers a broad view of divisional priorities and the opportunity to work across a diverse range of strategic issues while building strong networks across DCCEEW.

About You

You have experience coordinating executive, ministerial or parliamentary correspondence and briefing processes within government or a complex organisation. You can manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and produce high-quality documents, research and analysis that support decision-making.

You are organised, collaborative and confident building relationships with a range of stakeholders. You communicate clearly, use sound judgement and remain calm in a fast-paced environment. Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys coordinating complex work, solving problems and helping teams deliver outcomes.

Key knowledge and experience

• Experience coordinating ministerial, parliamentary or executive correspondence, briefs and workflow processes in a government or complex organisational environment.
• Experience providing policy, project or executive support, including coordinating multiple priorities and delivering quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Experience undertaking research, analysis and preparing briefs, reports, correspondence and other documentation to support decision-making.

For more information read the full Role Description: Divisional Coordinator

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.

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 to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

Applications close Monday 5^th October 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Melanie Debenham via Melanie.Debenham@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 6229 7149.

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?

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• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

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 Gabriella Schulzer on 9585 6521 (please mention reference number 553200).

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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