Overview
Clerk Grade 3/4 Salary ($84,659 - $92,701 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. This is a targeted recruitment.
While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. This is because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.
Your role
Provide high level, competent administrative and clerical support including quality client service and undertaking projects and research for Acmena Youth Justice Centre.
What you’ll do
- Provide high level clerical and administrative support and services to internal and external clients.
- Track and manage incoming and outgoing correspondence for the unit and determine action or referral in accordance with office procedure.
- Monitor and maintain store supplies and equipment.
- Coordinate and update the manager's diary and other commitments, including arranging travel, meetings, catering and other hospitality arrangements and other office functions as required.
- Maintain the unit's records, systems and databases, record data and file to ensure that all documentation is securely stored and readily accessed.
- Provide word-processing and data entry services and draft correspondence, such as letters, memoranda, agenda, minutes, briefing notes and related documentation on behalf of the manager and unit, in line with departmental approved style guidelines including retrieving and collating complex documents and information.
- Undertake projects and research.
- Communicate with staff and clients including responding to and screening telephone and/or counter enquiries to provide a timely and effective information and referral service.
- Interpret and comply with work procedures, practices, policy and standards.
What we’re looking for
- Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance
- Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/clearances: National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
Application process
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now' button. Applications close Sunday 19 October 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.
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.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of advantages, including:
- 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
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to inclusion and diversity in recruitment. We hire people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. A talent pool may be created for future roles and is valid for up to 18 months.
Contact & More Information
If you have questions about applying or require adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager or the DCJ recruitment team.
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