Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Provide essential support functions to a division that helps to deliver on the Government’s conservation and nature objectives.
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location flexible across our NSW office locations. Hybrid work from home model.
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $148,230 to $162,682 + super

Our Conservation Programs, Heritage and Regulation, Regional Delivery team is currently seeking to appoint an Executive Officer.

This is a leadership role managing the Divisional Support team, making day-to-day decisions about work priorities and workload management, for yourself and the team. Flexibility and being able to quickly understand issues and provide information and advice to the Executive Director, Directors, branch support staff, and staff across the division is key.

The role includes:

• WHS, budget, people matters, secretariat functions, Executive Director communications, risk reviews and reporting.
• Managing a variety of projects to support the division’s strategic and operational objectives.
• Coordinating input on Regional Delivery operations for the Deputy Secretary’s office and corporate services functions.
• Managing a high-functioning team (Senior Business Coordinator, Executive Assistant, Admin Support Officer) in a busy environment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Manage competing deadlines and priorities.
• Maintain open and transparent communication with your team and the Executive Director.
• Build effective working relationships with key teams across our division.
• Take on new tasks with a proactive approach and a positive attitude.

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive knowledge of and experience in providing a high-quality business support including demonstrated ability to deal with complex financial, WHS, risk and people matters.
• Excellent project management skills including experience applying project management methodologies, prioritising, evaluating outcomes and making recommendations to improve business performance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the workings of government, parliamentary processes and public sector administration principles

For more information read the full Role Description: Executive 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, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Tuesday, 1st July 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Ingrid Emery – Executive Director, Regional Delivery via [email protected] or on 0466 379 758.

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?

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [email protected] or by contacting Stacey Cooper, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected] (please mention reference number #542823).

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