Administrative Assistant

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Sydney; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

City and Leichhardt Community Corrections, a part of Corrective Services NSW, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide front-desk and clerical support. The role includes reception duties, data entry, minutes, and records management for internal and external clients.

You will work in a team-focused environment, uphold confidentiality, and demonstrate high attention to detail. Training opportunities and career progression may be available, with emphasis on integrity and service to the

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience is essential.
• High level of computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Competency in applications such as record management systems.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence, follows direction, receives feedback well.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and reception support to internal and external clients.
• Perform data entry, prepare correspondence and take minutes.
• Maintain electronic and hard copy records; support meetings and events.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Resilience

Initiative

Microsoft Office

Tools

Record management systems

Job description

Department: Community Corrections Metropolitan East

Department/Agency: Corrective Services NSW

Location: Surry Hills, NSW, AU, 2010

City and Leichhardt Community Corrections, Corrective Services NSW

• 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.

A Talent Pool will be created for future ongoing, part time and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Priority will be given to filling roles at City and Leichhardt Community Corrections.

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.

Join us Now. Become an Administrative Assistant to support the community!

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.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

We do work that really matters

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.

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Are you ready to join us?

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

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please callLorraine Fernandes on 0475 878 312or via [e-mail]

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.

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