Hybrid Executive Assistant to ED, Water Policy

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Parramatta office location

Job share option

Job summary

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director, Water Policy and Regulatory Reform. The role is a temporary, full-time position until June 2028 with a hybrid work arrangement, based in Parramatta or negotiable across NSW.

You will manage complex calendars, prepare briefing materials, and coordinate with Ministers’ Offices and other agencies, delivering high-quality administrative service in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-level executive or administrative support in a complex organisation.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Sound judgement and discretion handling confidential information.
• Customer-focused approach delivering high-quality service.
• Strong technology skills and confidence using business systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, meetings, travel arrangements and competing priorities.
• Prioritise information requests and manage the Executive Director's commitments.
• Monitor and triage urgent, sensitive and confidential matters.
• Coordinate information requests and support divisional priorities.
• Process invoices, receipts and travel-related transactions.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Ministerial Offices.
• Support business improvement initiatives and administrative processes across the Division.

Skills

Executive support

Administrative support

Calendar management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director, Water Policy and Regulatory Reform. The role is a temporary, full-time position until June 2028 with a hybrid work arrangement, based in Parramatta or negotiable across NSW.

You will manage complex calendars, prepare briefing materials, and coordinate with Ministers’ Offices and other agencies, delivering high-quality administrative service in a fast-paced