- Information & Retail Assistant (Clerk Grade 1-
- Ongoing part time role available (14 hours per week)
- Office location - Jindabyne
- Package includes salary from $75,728.00 to $82,329.00 (part time pro rata) and employer's contribution to superannuation.
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
About the role
Exciting opportunity to join our team as Information & Retail Assistant at the Southern ranges branch. This role is responsible for providing professional customer service at the Visitor Centre on all aspects of national parks and the local region. Responsibilities include POS operation, cash handling, merchandising and providing visitors with information about parks and walks.
This role will be required rotating roster and includes working weekends, public holidays and peak periods such as school holidays and long weekends.
About You
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- Experience in providing quality and courteous customer service in a professional manner; often dealing with simultaneous demands; requiring sound time management and the ability to have flexibility in availability, particularly during high visitation times.
- Worked in retail, hospitality or previously have experience relating to property assets or short-stay accommodation management, engaging directly with customers and supporting/resolving their queries with an ability to problem solve and enjoy building a rapport.
- Strong communication skills to engage with customers, stakeholders, volunteers and staff across multiple Teams and deliver accurate, concise information.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and to make decisions using initiative and within agreed procedures and policies.
- Exemplary teamwork skills and the ability to work amicably with other team members.
- Demonstrated sound cash handling skills and point of sale experience.
Essential requirements -
- Experience in a retail or service environment including dealing with customer enquiries in a frontline service area, cash handling procedures and using digital software.
- A current Working with Children Check (WWCC) is an essential requirement for this role. The role has been identified as requiring this check in line with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.
- Ability to work weekends and public holidays.
- A current Australian driver’s licence and first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
For more information read the full Role Description: Information & Retail Assistant
Who we are
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. 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 is a great place to expand your career 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
Visit a park
Southern Ranges Branch Overview
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 – Wednesday, 1 July 2026 at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Mark Miklas via
[email protected]
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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