Assistant Centre Administration Officer

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

Employment type: Ongoing, Full Time

Salary: Clerk Grade 1/2 $78,000.00 - $84,799.00 pa plus leave loading & superannuation

Your Role:

Corrective Services NSW is seeking a proactive and dedicated Assistant Centre Administration Officer to join the team at Metropolitan Special Programs Centre and Long Bay Hospital Correctional Centre, conveniently located in Malabar. In this role you will provide high-quality administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the business unit.

• 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

What we're looking for:

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 and knowledge 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.

• Experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities as detailed in the role description
• Current and valid driving licence and willingness to travel within NSW

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, please contact Mozhda Neamat via [e-mail] .

What We Offer

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.

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

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