Administrative Officer: Centre Operations & Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assist

Competitive pay and conditions

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking an Assistant Centre Administration Officer to join the Metropolitan Special Programs Centre and Long Bay Hospital Correctional Centre in Malabar. The role provides high-quality administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the business unit, including filing, procurement, inmate finance assistance, and stakeholder liaison.

The role requires integrity, confidentiality, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated integrity and ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy under pressure.
• Current and valid driving licence; willingness to travel within NSW

Responsibilities

• Electronic filing and archiving
• General administrative team tasks
• Arrange daily courier services, mail pick-up/delivery, and distribution
• Procurement, including purchase order creation and receipting as required
• Payment for goods and services with Departmental Purchasing Card
• Assist with Inmate Finance activities
• Assist with stores and asset management as required
• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders
• All miscellaneous tasks as required in accordance with the capabilities of the role

Skills

Integrity

Team player

Communication

Organisation

Confidentiality

Resilience

Attention to detail

Initiative

Work under pressure

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking an Assistant Centre Administration Officer to join the Metropolitan Special Programs Centre and Long Bay Hospital Correctional Centre in Malabar. The role provides high-quality administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the business unit, including filing, procurement, inmate finance assistance, and stakeholder liaison.

The role requires integrity, confidentiality, and strong communication.