At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide administrative support and customer service to help protect NSW's environment.
- Company: Join the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, accrued days off, corporate wellbeing programs, and learning opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for career growth and meaningful impact on the environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in conservation while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Strong admin skills, customer service experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 87000 - 95000 $ per year.
Temporary full-time opportunity (35 hours per week) available until 30 April 2027, with the potential for extension or ongoing appointment. Role is based in Wollongong. Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $87,199 to $95,482 + 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 Support Officer to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage. The role provides administrative and customer service support to assist the efficient delivery of business operations within the National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS).
Key responsibilities include:
- Records management
- Diary management
- Financial administration
- Meeting coordination
- Correspondence
- HR administration
- Reporting support
- Customer enquiries
- Database maintenance
- Procurement-related activities
- Support incident management activities such as fires and search and rescue operations
About You:
The successful candidate would typically demonstrate:
- Strong administrative experience, including the use of Microsoft Office and records management systems.
- Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to respond professionally and efficiently to enquiries from both internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Experience coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and maintaining accurate records and databases.
- Knowledge of financial and procurement processes, including purchasing, receipting and payment procedures.
- The ability to work collaboratively, exercise sound judgement, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to changing priorities.
- A proactive and reliable approach, with a commitment to delivering quality outcomes and supporting team objectives.
Key knowledge and experience:
- Experience in administration including experience in the use of computer-based systems such as word processing, spreadsheet and records management systems.
- Knowledge of financial and human resource management procedures, policies and practices, and contract administration.
What we can offer you:
- Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.
Applications close: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:55pm.
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.
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