Assistant Business Development Officer

Department Of Industry; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 103 000 - 114 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Accrued days off

Fitness Passport

Learning & development

Résumé du poste

NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service is offering an ongoing full-time role as Assistant Business Development Officer (Clk Gde 5-6) across NSW with hybrid working. You'll support commercial licensing, approvals and licence administration, collaborating with operators and internal NPWS teams to progress new projects.

You will need strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to interpret legislation and policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in licensing, administration and regulation of commercial activities in environmentally sensitive locations.
• Understanding of government policy frameworks and ability to interpret legislation.
• Experience developing, reviewing and implementing policies, procedures and indicators.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence.

Responsabilités

• Assist with licensing, approvals and licence administration for commercial activities.
• Collaborate with operators and NPWS teams to progress new projects.
• Prepare correspondence and maintain records; support compliance and project delivery.

Connaissances

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Policy interpretation

Outils

Licence administration

Description du poste

• Assistant Business Development Officer, Clerk Grade 5-6
• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location - any location across NSW with hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $102,936 to $113,579 + employer's contribution to superannuation

Make a meaningful contribution to the future of NSW by protecting its environment and heritage.

About the role

National Parks and Wildlife Service has a unique opportunity for a Assistant Business Development Officer to work as part of the team and contribute towards the conservation of the natural environment, flora, fauna and Aboriginal heritage.

The Assistant Business Development Officer supports the team across a diverse range of commercial and business development work within NPWS. The role may be involved in projects such as Parks Eco Pass licensing, filming and photography approvals and new visitor or tourism opportunities. Day-to-day, the role can include working with operators and internal NPWS teams, preparing correspondence and documents, maintaining records, supporting compliance and licence administration, and helping progress new projects. The team has a collaborative and supportive culture, with plenty of variety and opportunities to learn about different parks, commercial activities and projects across NSW.

About You

The successful candidate will bring experience in commercial licensing or approvals, administration and stakeholder engagement , with the ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures. Strong organisational and digital skills are important, along with experience managing records, databases, correspondence and competing priorities accurately and efficiently.

We are looking for someone who communicates clearly, builds strong working relationships and takes a practical approach to problem-solving . You will be adaptable, customer-focused and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across NPWS. Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to deliver quality work in a busy environment will be key to success.

Essential requirements

• Commercial acumen and extensive experience in the issue, administration and regulation of licences for commercial activities in environmentally sensitive locations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the workings of government and legislative policy frameworks with the capacity to interpret and apply legislation.
• Experience in developing, reviewing and implementing policies, procedures, guidelines and operational performance indicators.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Business Development Officer NPWS Clk Gde 5-6 RD

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)

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

• 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

Greater Sydney Branch Overview.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand 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 on Sunday 8 November 2026 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.