In-Demand Department secretary Jobs in Sydney, Nsw

Executive Officer - Office of the Deputy Secretary (ODS)
Crown Lands and Public Spaces —Sydney NSW
- $149,739 - $173,174 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
12d
Administration Officer
NSW Health —St Leonards NSW
- $1,362.10 - $1,404.55 a week
- Part-time
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
6d
Administration Officer
Northern Sydney Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $35.84 - $36.96 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
12d
Legal Secretary
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Sydney NSW
- $75,728 - $82,329 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
- On-the-job training
- Employee assistance program
14d
Executive Assistant
Treasury —Sydney NSW
- $113,574 - $125,720 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Parental leave
12d
NSW Productivity and Equality Commissioner
Treasury —Sydney NSW
- $419,501 a year
- Part-time
- No degree
- Communication skills
8d
Secretary - Renal Services
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $79,171.07 - $80,966.53 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Employee assistance program
2d
National Organiser / Campaigner
Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
Executive Director, Return to Work Delivery
Premier's Department —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Analytics
- Employee assistance program
13d
Legal Assistant - Workplace Law & Culture
Bartier Perry Pty Ltd —Sydney NSW
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Parental leave
Manager Internal Audit
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Parramatta NSW
- $149,739 - $173,174 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance program
7d
Manager - Board Secretariat
Reserve Bank of Australia —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
Head of Education Industry, ANZ Public Sector Industry Business Development Team
Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Business development
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
BNP Paribas —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
Manager Finance Systems & Reporting
Department of Customer Service —Sydney NSW
- $149,739 - $173,174 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
7d
Executive Assistant to Chief Legal & People Officer
Cuscal —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Time management
Quick Apply
Head of Financial Reporting and Controls
BBC —North Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Finance
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
5d
Senior Solicitor, Licensing
The Law Society of NSW —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
Quick Apply
NBMLHD - Visiting Medical Officer - Quin - Zero hours - Anaesthesia - Nepean - APPLY via eCredential
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- Contract
- Research
- Communication skills

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Executive Officer - Office of the Deputy Secretary (ODS)

Crown Lands and Public Spaces -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
$149,739 - $173,174 a year
12 days ago

Qualifications

Communication skills

Full Job Description

Crown Lands and Public Spaces

Reference number

550490

Occupation

Project Management, Advisory, Executive Support and Secretarial, Analysis, Reporting, Research, Strategy

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney City, Sydney - West

Salary Information

Clerk Grade 11/12

Closing date

14 June 2026 at 11:55pm

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

Executive Officer, Office of the Deputy Secretary Crown Lands and Public Spaces
Temporary Full Time Opportunity up to November 2027 (Parental Leave Cover)
Office location – Parramatta, other NSW locations considered
Salary relative to experience, ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 plus super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

If you’re an agile operator with exceptional interpersonal finesse, this is your moment. We’re searching for a dynamic Executive Officer who thrives in fast‑moving environments, builds strong relationships with ease, and brings clarity to complex, high‑stakes work.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead a small, high‑performing team and act as the strategic engine behind the Deputy Secretary, Crown Lands and Public Spaces, and the Director, Office of the Deputy Secretary. Your influence will be felt across the organisation as you steer communications, shape strategic advice, and keep critical initiatives moving.

What you’ll be doing

High‑level communications — Prepare, manage and refine briefings, submissions, reports, presentations and correspondence that are accurate, timely and strategically sharp.
Stakeholder coordination — Serve as the trusted point of contact for the Deputy Secretary and Director, ensuring seamless communication, proactive engagement and on‑time responses.
Strategic and operational planning — Implement, monitor and report on plans that drive organisational performance and inform decision‑making at the highest level.
Research & strategic advice — Deliver insights and analysis on complex policy, planning and operational matters to support informed, future‑focused decisions.
Issues management — Identify emerging issues early, manage risks and support effective resolution to protect organisational integrity.
Project leadership — Lead or contribute to projects that advance organisation‑wide strategic and operational objectives.
Administrative excellence — Develop and refine systems, processes and practices that enhance efficiency and deliver quality outcomes.

For more information, please visit the Role Description: Executive Officer ODS

About You

Strong judgement and the ability to operate in high‑pressure, fast‑moving executive environments.
Experience leading projects and delivering against milestones.
Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to develop practical options and solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building relationships and navigating differing viewpoints.
The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality work under pressure.
A collaborative mindset and a commitment to supporting team success.
High levels of discretion, professionalism and organisational awareness.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

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.

Applications close, 11:55pm Sunday 14th June 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Laura Vidmar via [email protected] or Ruby Slater 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.

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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process (including an alternate format of the application form), ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via [email protected] or (0 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn

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department secretary jobs in sydney, nsw

Executive Officer - Office of the Deputy Secretary (ODS)

Administration Officer

Administration Officer

Legal Secretary

Executive Assistant

NSW Productivity and Equality Commissioner

Secretary - Renal Services

National Organiser / Campaigner

Executive Director, Return to Work Delivery

Legal Assistant - Workplace Law & Culture

Manager Internal Audit

Manager - Board Secretariat

Head of Education Industry, ANZ Public Sector Industry Business Development Team

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Executive Assistant to Chief Legal & People Officer

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