Secretariat, Threatened Species Scientific Committee

**_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_**
- Working to protect the state’s 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 $105,924.00 to $117,031.00 + 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**

You’re 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)

For more information read the full Role Description**:Secretariat, Threatened Species Scientific Committee**

**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**

**Applications close Thursday, 26 June at 11:55PM.**
- 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.

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