Secretariat, Threatened Species Scientific Committee
Secretariat, Threatened Species Scientific Committee
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$ 105924 - 117031
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage.
- Temporary opportunity to 30 December 2025 with possibility of extension
- Full-time role - 35 hours per week FlexTime
- Any NSW office location - regional location encouraged/hybrid working supported
- Salary ranges from $105924.00 to $117031.00 super leave loading
Our Threatened Species & Ecosystem Policy branch is currently seeking to appoint a Secretariat Threatened Species Scientific Committee to provide critical administrative financial and secretariat support to the Threatened Species Scientific Committee (TSSC). This role plays a vital part in helping the Committee meet its legislative responsibilities under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and the Intergovernmental Agreement on a Common Assessment Method (2015).
You will be responsible for preparing meeting agendas and minutes managing Committee correspondence coordinating budgets maintaining records and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Your work will directly contribute to the effective listing and protection of threatened species and ecological communities in NSW.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing Committee priorities and workload including information flow to and from the Committee with the Department
- Coordinate and deliver high-level secretariat support to the TSSC including meeting preparation minute-taking inter-jurisdictional liaison and follow-up actions
- Support administration of Committee budgets track expenditures and provide financial reporting in line with government protocols
- Maintain and enhance information systems to support Committee operations
- Draft and quality-assure reports correspondence and briefing materials for senior stakeholders and government representatives
- Facilitate communication between the Committee government departments and interjurisdictional partners
About You
Youre a confident and capable administrator with a strong understanding of government processes and financial systems. You thrive in fast-paced complex environments and are skilled at balancing multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency.
To succeed in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in administrative or financial support roles within government or related sectors
- Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
- A proactive solutions-focused approach and the ability to anticipate the needs of senior leaders and committee members
- Experience preparing formal correspondence and reports often involving confidential or sensitive information
- Familiarity with biodiversity or environmental science (desirable but not essential)
This is a great opportunity to work closely with subject matter experts and decision-makers who are shaping the future of conservation in NSW and beyond.
For more information read the full Role Description:Secretariat Threatened Species Scientific Committee
Who we are
DCCEEW 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 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 including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Thursday 26 June at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Jane Jamieson via on.
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.
DCCEEW is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.
If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Mariam Barakat on(please mention reference number 543336).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person you are welcome to 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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Employment Type
Full-Time
