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

Working to the protect the state’s environment and heritage.

- Aboriginal Targeted Opportunity - Administrative Assistant (Clerk Grade 1-2)
- Temporary full-time (up to 24 September 2027) opportunity
- Located in Anna Bay
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $78,000 to $84,799 + super

Do you want to help support Aboriginal communities to achieve their aspirations and work to protect the state’s environment and Aboriginal heritage? Eligibility Statement: This role is open to expressions of interest from all ongoing, temporary and casual NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water employees.

Seize the opportunity to shine as an Administrative Assistant in the Hunter Central Coast Branch within the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service!

This is a targeted role under GSE Rule 26 and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

As an Administrative Assistant, you'll play a vital role in keeping our team running smoothly by providing high-quality administrative and customer service support. This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same. You'll assist with a broad range of administrative activities, coordinate meetings and events, support financial and purchasing processes, maintain accurate records and databases, and help ensure office operations run efficiently.

You'll be the first point of contact for a range of enquiries, providing professional customer service and accurate information to staff, stakeholders and visitors. The role also involves managing office supplies and equipment, preparing documentation and correspondence, and supporting key business functions to ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures and statutory requirements.

In addition,



you may be called upon to support incident management activities during emergency events, providing administrative assistance when it is needed most. This is an excellent prospect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering quality service, and has a strong eye for detail and organisation.

About You To be successful in this role, you'll be a highly organised and customer-focused professional with strong administrative skills and a keen eye for detail. You will have demonstrated experience providing administrative support in a busy workplace, the ability to manage competing priorities, and confidence using a range of computer systems and business applications. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you'll regularly liaise with staff, visitors and stakeholders while providing high-quality customer service.

You'll be proactive, reliable and adaptable, with a commitment to maintaining accurate records, following established procedures, and contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

Experience coordinating meetings, processing routine financial transactions, and supporting office operations will be highly regarded. An ability to remain calm and responsive during emergency or incident management activities will also be beneficial.

Essential requirements

- Experience in administration including the use of computer-based systems such as word processing,



spreadsheet and records management and records management systems.
- Knowledge of financial and human resource management procedures, policies and practices.

For more information read the full Role Description: Administrative Assistant 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. Please ensure you include endorsement from your manager.

Please also note, to be eligible for a temporary role, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close: Sunday 29 November 2026 at 11:55PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Steven Bernasconi via [email protected] or on 0473 306 920.

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [email protected] or contacting Tori Basnet on (02) 9585 6402 (please mention reference number 554552). 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 [email protected] for a yarn.

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