Administrative Assistant, Clerk Grade 1/2, Dubbo Community Corrections

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

Job summary

Dubbo Community Corrections, a part of Corrective Services NSW, seeks an Administrative Assistant (Clerk Grade 1/2) for a full-time temporary 12-month role in Dubbo. You will perform reception duties and deliver a range of administrative tasks to support service delivery to clients and staff.

The role emphasizes integrity, confidentiality, and high attention to detail, with responsibilities including word processing, data entry, minutes, and records management, within a dynamic regional team.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience with a focus on accuracy.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in record management.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and reception support to internal and external clients.
• Perform word processing, data entry and preparation of correspondence.
• Take minutes and maintain electronic and physical records.
• Support meetings and events and assist with general admin tasks.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrative Assistant, Clerk Grade 1/2

Dubbo Community Corrections, Corrective Services NSW

• Location: Dubbo Community Corrections
• Position Type: Full Time Temporary 12 months with the possibility of extension or permanency
• Salary: Clerk Grade 1/2 - $ 78,000 pro rata pa - $84,799 pro rata pa plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

A Talent Pool will may 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 Dubbo 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-judgemental and friendly are important aspects to achieving the requirements of the role.

Dubbo is a dynamic regional town located in western NSW, central to regional wineries, picturesque reserves and hiking trails, botanical gardens and numerous cultural and historical landmarks.

This exciting location offers an affordable and accessible lifestyle, enjoy access to scenic parks, lakes and rivers, camping and fishing facilities, cafes and restaurants, shopping hubs, live entertainment venues, an observatory, and the unmissable Western Plains Zoo. Dubbo is also home to a thriving university campus and is serviced by two airlines (just one hour to Sydney), as well as rail and bus lines that provide regular services to and from major cities and surrounding towns.

Dubbo is your gateway to professional growth and a vibrant regional lifestyle.

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 will have previous administration experience with a focus on accuracy, demonstrated high level of computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite of programs, have competency in applications such as record management, be able to work independently and show demonstrated initiative along with the capability to learn and grow professionally to understand a complex and at times demanding 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.

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.

Applications close SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2026 at 11:00pm AEST.

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager – Victoria McMasters on 0458 283 190 or at [e-mail]

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 call Karen Honnery on 0460 942 972 or via [e-mail]

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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.

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