Description:
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Opportunity to be part of the Assurance & Biodiversity Stewardship Branch and the Credits Supply Branch
- Temporary full-time opportunity to 30 September 2025
- Location negotiable - regional location encouraged/Hybrid working supported
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $105,924.00 to $117,031.00
The Assurance & Biodiversity Stewardship Branch and the Credits Supply Branch are seeking to appoint a Senior Administrative Coordinator (Environment Officer Class 7) to lead and manage administrative and business services.
The Senior Administrative Coordinator reports to the Branch Director and plays a critical role in developing and administering key business systems, budget management, providing quality assurance for Executive and Ministerial advice and supports implementation of projects being led by the Office of the Executive Director.
About You
You will have strong administrative and communication skills and a capacity to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team engaged in managing a complex and high-volume work environment. You will have a passion for customer service and an ability to engage effectively with senior staff and other stakeholders. You will also have an ability to understand and apply departmental and government policies and processes and provide business support services to divisional staff.
Essential Requirements – As detailed in the Role Description
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Administrative Coordinator
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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.
Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) & the Biodiversity Conservation Trust’s (BCT) Private Land Conservation (PLC) Programs
All new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflicts are managed appropriately. In some circumstances this may require divestment of the interest.
The BCT also has restrictions on staff participation in its funded PLC programs. No additional funding, beyond that already agreed to by the BCT, may be sought or approved during time as a BCT employee or for a 12-month period following termination of employment.
The Department is committed to protecting the public interest and public trust in the exercise of its functions. These values, together with transparency and accountability, are integral to the administration of the BOS and PLC programs.
If you (or a close family member) participate in the BOS scheme or already hold a funded agreement with the BCT and require further information before submitting your application, please contact the hiring manager. The BOS protocol is available publicly here .
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.
Applications close 19th March 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Victoria Nolan and John Seidel via john.seidel@environment.nsw.gov.au and victoria.nolan@environment.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.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
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