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

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)

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

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 Thursday, 26 June at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jane Jamieson via [email protected] 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.

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