Administrative Support Officer

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Reference number

551530

Occupation

Administration Officers, Claims Processing, Executive Support and Secretarial, Filing and Records Management, General Administration, Office Management, Conservation

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Tamworth & North West NSW

Salary Information

Clerk Grade 3/4

Closing date

16 July 2026 at 11:55pm

Clerk Grade 3-4

Package includes salary $84,659-$92,701, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Building talent pool for upcoming Narrabri based positions

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage

Are you a natural organiser who is good at multi-tasking? Join our collaborative team to provide quality customer service and admin support services.

About the role

We’re building our talent pool for upcoming Narrabri based positions and looking for individuals who are natural organisers who are good at multi-tasking. Our Administrative Support Officers provide quality customer service and administrative support services to the Barwon Area team based in Narrabri. This pivotal role provides a wide range of administrative support services to facilitate the operation of the team such as financial and records management, routine correspondence, meeting and event coordination, HR administration and reporting. Working closely with the Area Manager, Team Leader Rangers and Team Leader Field Operations, you will be relied upon to communicate key information, management of due dates of tasks, financial processing and monitoring, recruitment, calendar management and day to day administrative tasks. To ensure the smooth running of the Area, you’ll utilise your savvy business systems knowledge (SAP, CM10, Microsoft Word and Excel) and superior organisational and communication skills.

About you

You’ll be able to demonstrate your attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and provide support within a busy and diverse work environment. You will have strong financial management skills, people management and coordination skills and ideally have previous experience in a similar administration role with knowledge of SAP, records management CM10, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Your communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other staff and stakeholders will be an advantage to you in this role.

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.

To view the Role Description: Administrative Support Officer NPWS Clk Gde 3-4 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 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

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Northern Inland 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.

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: Thursday 16th July 2026 at 11.55pm

Should you require more information about the role, please contact Liam Hutchins, A/Area Manager, Northern Inland Branch, NPWS, mobile 0455 586 056 or email liam.hutchins@dcceew.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.

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 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 Marie-Claire Bleakley on 0407 789 021 (please mention reference number 55153.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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