Assistant Business Development Officer

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. 

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. 

• 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 

• Accrued days off in addition to Annual Leave 
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport 
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training. 

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 If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.   

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. 

Should you require further information about the role please contact Hiring Manager Kyle Finlay via Kyle.Finlay@dcceew.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9995 5558 

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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