Assistant Business Development Officer

Responsibilities

The Assistant Business Development Officer supports the team with commercial licensing, approvals, and business development projects within the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Responsibilities include managing correspondence, maintaining records, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with internal teams and operators.

Requirements

Candidates must have extensive experience in the administration and regulation of commercial licences in environmentally sensitive locations. A demonstrated understanding of government legislative policy frameworks and a current NSW Drivers Licence are also required.

Skills

• Commercial licensing
• Stakeholder engagement
• Legislative interpretation
• Policy development
• Administrative support
• Records management
• Database management
• Compliance administration
• Project support
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Digital skills
• Customer service

Benefits

• Superannuation
• Accrued days off
• Annual leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs
• Fitness passport
• Learning and development opportunities

About this role

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* Assistant Business Development Officer, Clerk Grade 5-6
* Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity 
* Office location – any location across NSW with hybrid working supported   
* Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $102,936 to $113,579 +
employer's contribution to superannuation  

Make a meaningful contribution to the future of NSW by protecting its
environment and heritage. 

About the role 

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. 

About You 

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. 

Essential requirements  

* 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
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Who we are 

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
[https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dcceew] (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. 

What we can offer you 

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
[https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/]is a great place to expand your career
[https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/about-npws/careers] and grow your skills
and knowledge. 

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

What we do  

About NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service
[https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/about-npws/what-we-do]  

Visit a park [https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park]  

Greater Sydney Branch Overview.
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To Apply  

 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
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About DCCEEW NSW

Government Administration · 501-1,000 employees · headquartered in Parramatta, NSW · founded 2024