Executive Administration Officer

the original; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking an Executive Administration Officer based in Parramatta with hybrid working options. This full-time role supports senior leaders with executive, financial, governance and events management, including meetings, agendas, minutes and budget reporting.

You will work in a fast-paced, service-focused team, coordinating multiple priorities and ensuring confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing executive, business or administrative support in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality executive, business, financial, governance and event support.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, maintain action registers, and monitor key deliverables.
• Manage financial administration including purchase orders, invoice processing, expenditure tracking and budget reporting.
• Support governance activities and staff events.

Skills

Executive support

Administrative support

Financial administration

Meeting coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Minute-taking

Attention to detail

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Tools

Asana

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

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

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

Join a high-performing team making a difference

• Ongoing, Full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Based in Parramatta,hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $102,936 to $113,579 + super

About the role

Our Office of the Deputy Secretary, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability is currently seeking to appoint a highly motivated Executive Administration Officer to provide high-quality executive, business, financial, governance and event support. In this dynamic role, you will work closely with senior leaders to deliver strategic and operational priorities, coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, maintain action registers, and monitor key deliverables. You will also manage financial administration, including purchase orders, invoice processing, expenditure tracking and budget reporting, while supporting governance activities and staff events.

The Office of the Deputy Secretary is within the Strategic Coordination Unit. As a service‑focused team we learn, deliver and grow together, valuing the culture of our team and the people we work with.

About You

• Proven experience providing executive, business or administrative support in a complex environment.
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in financial administration, expenditure monitoring and record management.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate meetings, events and engagement activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder engagement and minute‑taking.
• High attention to detail with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and business systems, such as Asana.
• Commitment to contributing to a collaborative, service‑focused team culture that supports learning, delivery and growth.
• Ability to deliver high-quality administrative and operational outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.

Essential Requirements –

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or relevant experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Executive Administration 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.

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.

Applications close: Sunday 18th October - 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Adam Anderson via [e-mail].

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing [e-mail] or contacting Amanda Paterson, Talent Specialist on 02 6360 9017 (please mention reference number 553256).

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