Administrative Support Officer NPWS Talent Pool Process
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Port Macquarie - Australia
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Job Summary
Do you want a career where your work helps protect some of NSWs most iconic landscapes wildlife cultural heritage and visitor experiences
Join NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and play a role in conserving our natural and cultural heritage for future generations
- Talent pool process for ongoing and temporary roles across North Coast NPWS workplaces.
- Office and depot locations include Coffs Harbour Bowraville Dorrigo Grafton Port Macquarie Alstonville Kyogle Kempsey Murwillumbah Toormina & Byron Bay.
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $87K pa to $95K pa (Clerk Grade 3/4) employers contribution to super.
- Provide high-quality administrative and business support to help teams achieve theirobjectives.
- Coordinate meetings events travelaccommodation anddocumentation.
- Prepare correspondencereports minutes andother business documents.
- Support financial andpurchasingprocesses human resource administration while adhering to government recruitment principles and processes.
- Maintain recordsdatabases andoffice systems.
- Deliver excellent customer service to staffvisitors andstakeholders.
- Assistduring operational incidents including emergency response activities whenrequired.
Werelooking for peoplewho have:
- Proven administration and business support experience providing reliable support across office recordscorrespondence shared mailbox management and team coordination tasks.
- Strong organisation and time management skills managing multiple priorities deadlines meetingstravel and documentation.
- Excellent communication skills preparing clear correspondence coordinating withothersand engaging confidently with staffvisitors and stakeholders.
- A customer service approach delivering helpfulprofessional and responsive support to internal and external customers.
- Strong attention to detailmaintainingaccuraterecords reportsdatabases and business systems.
- Financial management skills understand financial and budgeting principles system reporting and analysis.
- Technology and systemsskills confidentlyusing Microsoft 365 recordsmanagementand financial administration systems.
- People management skills engaging motivating and developing team members to build capability and support their potential.
- A positive attitude willingness to learn and flexibility- to support a diverse range of business and operational activities while maintaining integrity and confidentiality.
For more information read the Role Description.
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states 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 conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and 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 expand your careerand grow your skills & knowledge.
- Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
- Corporate wellbeing programs including the Fitness Passport
- Learningand development opportunities including in-house training.
What we do
About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
Visit a park
North Coast Branch Overview
To Apply
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume (max 4 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages) expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Please also note 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.
NPWS North Coast Branch recognises and respects the ongoing custodial responsibilities of Aboriginal peoples in caring for Country. We are committed to supporting Aboriginal employment cultural knowledge and partnerships and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for roles within our are particularly focused on strengthening diversity in our workforce. North Coast Branch actively supports women pursuing or progressing careers in government and leadership roles providing training development and flexible working opportunities where possible.
Applications close Sunday 6 September 2026 at 11:55pm.
Talent pool assessment process:For this talent pool recruitment process applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising candidates may be contacted before the closing date toattend an intervieworcomplete one or more assessment means the assessment process may begin while the role is still advertised so we encourage you apply as early as possible.
For more information about the role contact Angela Welch: or.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
We are holding the following open information sessions as part of this recruitment process to provide an overview of:
- who NPWS is the work we doandpossible future opportunities
- what a talent pool is and how it may be used for future vacancies
- the types of roles being advertised ( a short overview from a Ranger and Field Officer)
- fire fitness requirements
- how to apply the opportunity to ask general questions.
Cavanbah Centre meeting rooms AB (located at the rear of the complex and accessed from Harbour Drive).
191 Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour
Nambucca Heads: Wednesday 12 August 5:00 6:00pm
Nambucca Community and Arts Centre Small Hall
21 Ridge Street Nambucca Heads
Grafton: Thursday 13 August 5:00 6:00pm
Grafton Anglican Church Edwards Hall
63-71 Fitzroy Street Grafton
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 onadjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.
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 for a yarn.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
