Administration Officer

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Reference number

551364

Occupation

Administration Officers

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - West

Salary Information

Clerk Grade 3/4

Closing date

16 July 2026 at 11:55pm

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

Provide administrative support in a high performing and welcoming team

Permanent full-time opportunity, 35 hours per week

Office based in Parramatta; flexible working supported

Salary relative to experience ranging from $84,659 to $92,701 + superannuation & annual leave loading

Governance and Legal Operations is looking for a proactive, customer-focused and adaptable Administration Officer to provide high-quality support across a busy Division.

About the Role

This is a varied, fast-paced role where you’ll be at the centre of day-to-day operations, supporting a wide range of administrative activities and responding to changing priorities.

In this role you will:

Provide administrative support across finance, HR processes, purchasing, vendor management and travel

Prepare correspondence, reports and presentations with accuracy and attention to detail

Support small projects and contribute to improving processes and ways of working

Maintain records and ensure effective document and information management

Assist with Divisional activities, including supporting the delivery of all-staff events

Help keep operations running smoothly by stepping in and supporting where needed

This role offers great exposure across the Division and the opportunity to build your skills in a collaborative team environment.

About You

You are someone who enjoys helping others and takes pride in being reliable, flexible and solutions-focused.

You will bring:

A solid administration background with strong organisational skills and attention to detail

A positive, “can-do” attitude and willingness to step in and support tasks - even if they’re new to you

Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders

The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment

A proactive mindset and a genuine willingness to learn

A team player who is adaptable, dependable and always ready to lend a hand.

For more information read the full Role Description: Administration Officer

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. Your application should include:

a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 3 pages)

a single page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, relevant experience and addressing how you meet the focus capability requirements of the role

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian 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 on Thursday, 16 Jul 2026 at 11:55 PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Robyne Stewart, Knowledge Manager via Robyne.Stewart@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool will 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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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 (Nivya Shetty) via 0437 224 498 or nivya.shetty@dcceew.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 55136.

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