Divisional Coordinator

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 119,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking a Divisional Coordinator to support executive correspondence, briefs and strategic priorities across the division. Based in Parramatta or negotiable across NSW, the role offers hybrid working and the chance to influence decision-making at a high level.

You will coordinate executive workflows, prepare briefs and correspondence, track progress on projects and build strong networks with senior leaders to

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating ministerial, parliamentary or executive correspondence and briefing processes in government or complex organisations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and produce high-quality documents, research and analysis to support decision-making.
• Organised, collaborative and able to build relationships with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate executive workflows, briefs and correspondence and support strategic priorities.
• Prepare and track briefs and correspondence for senior leaders and ministers.
• Help deliver projects and build networks across the division to inform NSW decisions.

Skills

Executive coordination

Briefing preparation

Policy support

Research and analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Coordinate executive priorities, briefs and strategic advice that support informed decisions and deliver outcomes across DCCEEW.
• Temporary full-time opportunity (Up to November 2028) (35 hours per week)
• Office location - Parramatta or location negotiable across NSW. Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $119,292 to $134,587 + super
  

Our Strategic Priorities and Coordination team is currently seeking to appoint a Divisional Coordinator to coordinate executive correspondence, briefing workflows and strategic priorities, ensuring leaders have the information and support needed to make informed decisions and deliver key outcomes for NSW

As Divisional Coordinator, you'll play a key role in connecting people, priorities and information across the Strategic Priorities and Coordination Division. Supporting senior leaders, you'll coordinate executive workflows, prepare and track briefs and correspondence, and help deliver projects that contribute to environmental and policy outcomes for NSW. This role offers a broad view of divisional priorities and the opportunity to work across a diverse range of strategic issues while building strong networks across DCCEEW.

About You

You have experience coordinating executive, ministerial or parliamentary correspondence and briefing processes within government or a complex organisation. You can manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and produce high-quality documents, research and analysis that support decision-making.

You are organised, collaborative and confident building relationships with a range of stakeholders. You communicate clearly, use sound judgement and remain calm in a fast-paced environment. Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys coordinating complex work, solving problems and helping teams deliver outcomes.

Key knowledge and experience

• Experience coordinating ministerial, parliamentary or executive correspondence, briefs and workflow processes in a government or complex organisational environment.
• Experience providing policy, project or executive support, including coordinating multiple priorities and delivering quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Experience undertaking research, analysis and preparing briefs, reports, correspondence and other documentation to support decision-making.
  

For more information read the full Role Description: Divisional Coordinator

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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close Monday 5 th October 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.

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• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.
  

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