Administrative Assistant

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 78 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NSW Department of Communities and Justice in Sydney is seeking an Administrative Assistant, Clerk Grade 1/2 to provide frontline administrative and reception support at City and Leichhardt Community Corrections. The role supports the delivery of quality services to clients and staff and helps maintain records and correspondence.

The successful candidate will have strong Microsoft Office skills, be able to manage multiple tasks, work with discretion, and contribute to meetings and events.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience required.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to learn record management systems.

Responsabilités

• Provide administrative and reception services to internal and external clients.
• Perform data entry, word processing, and minutes taking.
• Support meetings and events and maintain electronic/file records.

Description du poste

Administrative Assistant, Clerk Grade 1/2

• Location: City and Leichhardt Community Corrections
• Position Type: Ongoing/Temporary
• Salary: Clerk Grade 1/2 - $78,000 pa - $84,799 pa plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Your role

The role performs administrative and reception services to internal and external clients to support the delivery of quality services for the organisation. It also undertakes a range of administrative support services relating to the business, including non-complex client matters, word processing, data entry, preparing correspondence, taking minutes, maintaining electronic and file records and support with meetings and events.

The values of Service Trust Accountability Integrity and Respect are embedded in all that Community Corrections does. This role especially requires the applicant to provide a service to our community and the staff and clients of our agency. Being enthusiastic, non-judgmental and friendly are important aspects to achieving the requirements of the role.

What You’ll Do

To be successful for this role, you will always display integrity and be a true team player with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will always maintain confidentiality whilst utilising your proven experience to meet the demands of this role effectively. Resilience, initiative, high attention to detail and accuracy along with the ability to work under pressure are the key attributes to succeed in this fast-paced role. CSNSW offer many training opportunities and promotional opportunities can be available. If you enjoy administrative work, supporting team members and liaising across multiple stakeholders then this work will interest you!

What We’re Looking For

Applicants should have previous administration experience and be able demonstrate a high level of computer skills including Microsoft Office suite as well as competency in applications such as record management systems. The ability to learn and grow in the role will be important in terms of understanding the role.

We are also seeking someone who demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, including the ability to follow direction, receive feedback constructively, and work effectively with a diverse range of people. This includes maintaining professionalism when interacting with individuals who may present with challenging behaviours, and responding with composure, respect, and sound judgment.

Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

As an Aboriginal applicant, you are actively increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation across our organisation, and building a culturally capable workforce, so we are better equipped to address the challenges of reducing over‑representation of Aboriginal people within our service systems.

Applications Close

Applications close Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:00pm AEST.

Inclusion and Diversity

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit.

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce reoffending and create safer communities. We house remand and sentenced inmates in correctional centres and supervise offenders serving orders in the community.

CSNSW provides reports and advice to courts and releasing/parole authorities and assesses offenders in the community and in custody for relevant interventions to reduce their risks of reoffending. CSNSW works in partnership with other government and non-government justice and human services agencies to support victims, facilitate restorative justice and promote reintegration.

For More Information About Community Corrections Please Refer

https://correctiveservices.dcj.nsw.gov.au/csnsw-home/community-corrections.html

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.