Service Support Manager

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Taree; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing programs

Competitive pay and conditions

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice seeks a Service Support Manager to supervise a team delivering frontline administrative and site management services across DCJ Customer Service Centres. You will lead with a focus on client-centered, high-quality service delivery and effective site operations.

The role requires strong organisational and time-management skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a collaborative, solution-focused approach to staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team in a high-pressure environment delivering services to vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team delivering efficient frontline administrative and site management services.
• Ensure client-focused, high-quality service delivery across DCJ Customer Service Centres.
• Plan, monitor and report on administrative functions and site operations.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Organisational skills

Time management

Prioritisation under pressure

Tools

Frontline administration

Site management

Job description

This is a Talent Pool recruitment for future Ongoing and Temporary opportunities that may arise across our Hunter and Central Coast Districts.

Locations: Taree, Newcastle, Mayfield, Charlestown, Cessnock, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Raymond Terrace and Tuggerah - full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: Grade 5/6, $102,936 - $113,579 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

The Service Support Manager supervises and leads a team of staff that provide administration support to staff and Community Services clients. The Service Support Manager will plan, manage, monitor and report on the administrative and site management functions of the Customer Service Centres CSC(s) and directly undertake some administrative functions, in addition to other duties.

What You'll Do

You will supervise a team in the provision of efficient, effective frontline, administrative and site management services. A major aspect of your role is to ensure client focused and consistent high quality service delivery across DCJ Customer Service Centres.

We're Looking For

• Experience in managing a team in a high-pressure environment delivering services to vulnerable clients.
• High level of organisation skills and time management.
• High level ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A positive attitude with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Developing team capabilities whilst supporting a culture of integrity and professionalism.
• Working through challenges with flexibility and solution focused outcomes.

Appointments are subject to reference checks and the following pre-employment checks:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity.

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.

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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.

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.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit our careers site.

Other Information

A talent pool will be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

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The careers site currently promotes this service on the 'Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW' page.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Karman Sawyer on 02 4321 7518 or via email to [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, please contact Ashlee Roberts via email as a preference to [e-mail] or on 02 9765 4083.

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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

Applications close Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.