Reception & Admin Officer - Parks & Financial Support

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW); West Arnhem Region; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks Australia, a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), is seeking a Reception and Administrative Support role to assist Kakadu National Park. The position focuses on delivering professional reception services, handling inquiries, and guiding visitors and contractors.

It also covers essential administrative duties across park operations. Responsibilities include managing correspondence, travel arrangements, procurement support, and meticulous

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional and welcoming reception service.
• Respond to telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries.
• Provide visitors with information regarding park services, facilities, permits, and general enquiries.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Receive and direct visitors, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to park operations and management teams.
• Prepare routine correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and meeting documentation.
• Maintain electronic and hard-copy filing systems in accordance with records management requirements.
• Assist with travel, accommodation, and meeting arrangements.
• Support procurement activities, including purchase orders and invoice processing.
• Maintain accurate records using approved government systems.
• Ensure documents are stored and managed in accordance with agency policies.
• Assist with data entry and information management activities.
• Process routine financial transactions and reconciliations.
• Monitor office supplies and coordinate purchasing activities.
• Assist with asset and inventory administration.
• Develop positive working relationships with colleagues, Traditional Owners, visitors, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Promote respectful engagement and culturally appropriate communication practices.

Job description

Parks Australia, a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), is seeking a Reception and Administrative Support role to assist Kakadu National Park. The position focuses on delivering professional reception services, handling inquiries, and guiding visitors and contractors.

It also covers essential administrative duties across park operations. Responsibilities include managing correspondence, travel arrangements, procurement support, and meticulous