Administration Officer

Peritus Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Peritus Recruitment is partnering with a NSW Government agency in the justice sector to recruit an Administration Officer for a contract of up to 12 months. The role provides wide-ranging administrative and operational support to keep a specialist monitoring group running day to day, supporting two streams and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Key duties include managing emails, coordinating records, preparing reports, and assisting with purchasing and asset management.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative and clerical support in a busy environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and corporate systems.
• Current NSW Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the business unit.
• Manage and respond to a high volume of emails and enquiries.
• Coordinate and maintain records, databases and documentation.
• Prepare reports, operational data and correspondence.
• Process and maintain leave and work release documentation.
• Assist with purchasing, asset management and routine administrative transactions.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve enquiries and support operational outcomes.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive information.
• Support continuous improvement of administrative systems and processes.

Skills

Administrative support

Clerical tasks

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Education

Current NSW Driver Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Corporate systems

Job description

Administration Officer | NSW Government - Justice Sector

Location: Silverwater or Rhodes

Start: ASAP | Up to 12-month contract

Rate: $47.75 - $52.29/hour + Super

Working arrangement: Minimum 4 days per week on-site, with up to 1 day working from home

About The Role

Peritus Recruitment is partnering with a NSW Government agency in the justice sector to recruit an Administration Officer for a contract of up to 12 months. The Administration Officer provides a wide range of administrative and operational support to keep a specialist monitoring group running day to day. You will support two operational streams and work closely with internal stakeholders across the agency and with external service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the business unit
• Manage and respond to a high volume of emails and enquiries
• Coordinate and maintain records, databases and documentation
• Prepare reports, operational data and correspondence
• Process and maintain leave and work release documentation
• Assist with purchasing, asset management and routine administrative transactions
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve enquiries and support operational outcomes
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive information
• Support continuous improvement of administrative systems and processes

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing administrative and clerical support in a busy environment
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and corporate systems
• Current NSW Driver Licence

About You

You Are a Motivated And Adaptable Administrator Who

• Has excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Can work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Delivers high-quality customer service
• Shows initiative and a strong commitment to achieving outcomes