Business Operations Coordinator

Department of Customer Service; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

In-office 2-3 days a week

Job summary

Department of Customer Service in NSW is seeking a Business Operations Coordinator to support the branch with administrative and operational services in a hybrid Parramatta/Sydney/Gosford/Orange setting. The role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing deadlines and build effective relationships across teams.

This ongoing, full-time position offers a salary range of $116,981–$129,492 plus super, with an in-office requirement 2–3 days per week and a flexible hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating business, administrative or operational support services.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle sensitive enquiries.
• Experience using business systems to support reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the delivery of business, administrative and support services to ensure the branch needs are met.
• Prepare, review and coordinate documents, briefings, reports and correspondence with accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide administrative support across the branch including calendar, travel arrangements and records management.
• Manage and respond to complex or sensitive enquiries to support timely resolution.
• Develop and update administrative systems, processes and policies to ensure currency and compliance.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Job description

Business Operations Coordinator – 2 ongoing roles

Clerk Grade: 7/8; $116,981 - $129,492 plus super

Employment Type: Ongoing, Fulltime

Location: Parramatta, Sydney, Gosford, Orange Hybrid opportunity. In-office requirement 2-3 days a week as a minimum, which could be subject to change based on applicable DCS workplace policies.

About Us

Department of Customer Service (DCS) transforms the way NSW Government agencies interact with customers. We are passionate about putting the customer at the centre of everything we do and adopting new technologies to make Government work better. DCS is a service provider and regulator, focusing on delivering first-class customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform to create better outcomes for the people of NSW.

About the team

Government Shared Services (GSS) is a new division in DCS that is leading the way in streamlining processes and transactional shared services to allow our people to better focus on their customers and delivering their services.

We are developing and delivering a roadmap to leverage technology, streamline processes, replace legacy systems and deliver a consistent experience to more than 100+ agencies across 8 NSW Government Departments.

What you will do

As the Business Operations Coordinator, you will coordinate high-quality business, administrative and operational support services that help the branch run efficiently and deliver to agreed standards. You will work across teams to manage priorities, improve processes, support reporting and documentation and provide practical advice on systems, procedures and service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the delivery of business, administrative and support services to ensure the business needs of the Branch/Unit are met
• Prepare, review and coordinate documents, briefings, reports and correspondence, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and alignment with organisational standards.
• Provide coordinated administrative support across the branch, including calendar and meeting management, travel and accommodation arrangements, records management and other day-to-day activities that support smooth and efficient business operations.
• Manage and respond to complex or sensitive enquiries, including escalated matters, to support timely and effective resolution.
• Develop, implement, review, recommend improvements and update administrative systems, processes and policies to ensure currency and compliance with agency standards, policies and procedures
• Provide guidance and coaching to staff on business systems, policies and procedures to support effective and compliant operations.
• Establish and maintain customer relationships and collaborative networks through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to support optimal service delivery and the on time delivery of projects and initiatives
• Keep informed of relevant issues, obligations and emerging trends to recommend practical improvements and contribute to a best-practice business support function

The key challenges to be successful in this role

• Balancing the administrative service needs of unit staff consistently, given the high volume of work, the number of staff seeking services from the team, and the need to address ad hoc requests and unforeseen issues
• Keeping up to date with legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines to provide accurate information and a positive customer experience while ensuring compliance with, legislation, standards and the integrity of the service and quality
• Prioritising and coordinating workflows in a high volume work area to meet competing demands with critical deadlines from multiple sources given conflicting priorities and rapidly changing agendas

About you

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and confident working in a busy business support environment. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, coordinating information from different sources and using sound judgement to resolve issues or elevate matters when needed.

You will have strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to build effective relationships across teams. You will also be confident using business systems and technology to improve processes, support reporting and maintain accurate records.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• experience coordinating business, administrative or operational support services
• strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• well‑developed written and verbal communication skills
• sound judgement when dealing with sensitive or complex enquiries
• confidence using technology and business systems to support efficient work practices
• a customer‑focused approach and ability to build positive working relationships
• experience supporting, coaching or guiding others, where relevant.

Questions

Please contact Alison Walker – [e-mail] or 0437 538 352

Why work for us?

There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding - working with us gives you:

• The opportunity for meaningful work that matters to all of us in NSW
• We have a hybrid work model (in-office and from home) with opportunity for flexible or condensed hours, with our offices always open to you balancing flexibility and connection
• Flexible leave so you can recharge and make time for what counts
• Much more than just a job, you can build a career here
• Access to health and well‑being programs including Fitness Passport

Closing Date: Monday 14th September 2026 @9.59am

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Careers at Department of Customer Service

A career at the Department ofCustomer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace

The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

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