Administrative Assistant

• Administrative Assistant x2
• Temporary part-time (21 hours per week) until 30 January 2028 opportunity
• Office location - onsite 49 Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $75,728 to $82,329 + employer's contribution to superannuation

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for two Administrative Assistants to job share and work as part of the Southern Ranges team that contributes towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting a dynamic team committed to enhancing conservation values You will provide essential administrative and support services for the Park Use Fees team to keep operations running smoothly, all while delivering excellent customer service using a variety of technologies. You will be involved in a range of tasks, from managing financial transactions like creating purchase orders and processing invoices, to basic financial reporting, coordinating contractors, and handling roster and fleet management along with supporting the smooth running of the Jindabyne office. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, purposeful environment

You will also assist the public with both verbal and written enquiries including park or amenity closures, licenses, injured wildlife, and take payments using a PoS system.

About you

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Experience managing competing demands and maintaining high attention to detail to ensure administrative support is provided in a timely and efficient manner.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) and collaborate with office and field colleagues, senior managers, maintenance contractors, the general public, and other government organisations.
• Proven experience in delivering high-quality customer service, responding to a wide range of enquiries, assessing incoming tasks, and adjusting priorities as needed.
• Experience in general administrative tasks, including ordering and purchasing, filing, managing mail and correspondence,
• Willingness to support incident management teams during high-pressure situations, such as bushfires.
• Ability to learn and effectively use multiple software systems, including Office 365, MS Teams, Content Manager, SAP, MyWorkZone, and finance software.

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

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.

What we can offer you

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training.

What we do

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

Visit a park

Southern Ranges Branch Overview

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 also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close: Thursday 27 November 2025 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Bianca Pendergast via or 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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