Executive Assistant

We are seeking someone that is highly organised, has excellent attention to detail and is proactive. The Executive Assistant will provide support to the Executive Director, Water Policy and Regulatory Reform. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of a dynamic division that plays a critical role in the sustainable management of water policy and resources across NSW.  

• Manage complex calendars, meetings, travel arrangements and competing priorities. 
• Manager the Executive Director’s time commitments by prioritising information requests 
• Monitor and triage urgent, sensitive and confidential matters. 
• Coordinate information requests and support the timely delivery of divisional priorities. 
• Process invoices, receipts and travel-related transactions using departmental systems. 
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Ministerial Offices and other government agencies. 
• Support business improvement initiatives and administrative processes across the Division.  

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 and Water. 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. 

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 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.   

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Michelle Mansour on 02 4908 7307 (please mention reference number 552546).  

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.   

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