Executive Officer

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Executive Officer (Clerk Grade 11/12)
• Package includes salary $149, $173,174.00 and employer's contribution to superannuation
• Temporary Full-time role available till November 2027 (upto 4/5 days a week upon negotiation)
• Role located in Parramatta (Negotiable)

About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for an aspiring or experienced Executive Officer to join a high-performing team leading the delivery of operations across NSW national parks.

As Executive Officer to the Executive Directors for Park Operations, you will deliver high-quality executive support services. Your responsibilities will include providing strategic advice to support informed decision making, pro-actively developing a range of communications and leading projects supporting the organisation's strategic and operational objectives and championing best practices across the division's operations. You will also be required to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion, maintaining trust and integrity in all interactions.

About You

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• extensive experience providing high-quality senior executive support services in a large and complex organisation
• outstanding organisational skills to efficiently manage multiple tasks, deadlines and priorities
• strong problem-solving skills to identify issues, analyse challenges and confidently implement effective responses to organisational, operational and governance issues
• demonstrated experience in project management, including leading project teams to deliver strategic initiatives, identifying project priorities and mitigating risks
• high-level written and verbal communication skills to prepare, review and deliver a wide range of communications including executive correspondence, briefing notes, reports, speaking points, internal communications, media releases and responses within short timeframes and to a varied audience
• the ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure and navigate interpersonal dynamics with diplomacy and tact.

Essential requirements:

• Extensive experience working in a senior executive support function includes provision of advice on management of various environmental issues at a senior level and provision of high-level executive support.
• Demonstrated experience in project management including managing project teams to deliver strategic organisational, operational, governance initiatives and identifying project priorities.

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.

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

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To Apply

If excited by the information above, apply by answering all pre-screening questions, submit a current resume and a one-page cover letter that outlines your skills and experience by addressing the focus capabilities relevant to the role.

Applications close – Monday, 29 September 2025 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Naomi Stephens, Executive Director Park Ops Coastal via or

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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