Administration Officer - NSW Government

Government client (agency undisclosed); Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The government department in Darlinghurst is seeking an Administration Officer on a contract basis until December 2026. You will report to the Manager and provide administrative support to meet business needs, coordinate communications, meetings, and events, and deliver excellent customer service across in-person and virtual channels.

You will respond to complex inquiries, maintain records and databases, prepare reports, and make recommendations to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in a similar administration or management support role.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident using multiple databases and comfortable with technology.
• Highly organised with the ability to stay focused in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and support services to meet business needs.
• Coordinate communications, meetings, and events to support the effective operation of the team/unit.
• Deliver excellent customer service across face-to-face and virtual channels.
• Respond to complex enquiries and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain records, databases, and office systems in line with policies.
• Prepare reports and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Work independently, managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Administration

Management support

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Database usage

Organisational skills

Job description

The Company Our client is a highly regarded government department, recognised across NSW for its vital role in supporting the community. They are committed to attracting top talent and offer a friendly, collaborative work environment with supportive management. They are seeking a passionate and dedicated Administration Officer to join their team in Darlinghurst. This is a contract role until December 2026, with the possibility of extension. The Job Reporting through to the Manager, you will be accountable for:

• Provide administrative and support services to meet business needs.
• Coordinate communications, meetings, and events to support the effective operation of the team/unit.
• Deliver excellent customer service across face-to-face and virtual channels.
• Respond to complex enquiries and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain records, databases, and office systems in line with policies.
• Prepare reports and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Work independently, managing competing priorities and deadlines.

You To be successful for this opportunity, you must have experience in the following areas and possess the below personal qualities:

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in a similar administration or management support role.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident using multiple databases and comfortable with technology.
• Highly organised with the ability to stay focused in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.