Department of Communities and Justice
Murrumbidgee Far West and Western NSW District
Location – Dubbo preferred, however will consider other locations within Western NSW
Employment type – This is an ongoing opportunity with Department of Communities & Justice within the Murrumbidgee Far West Western NSW District.
Salary – Clerk Grade 3 / 4 - $79,032 to $86,539 per annum + Superannuation and Annual Leave Loading.
Up to 5 weeks annual leave per year of service (dependent on home location).
Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits.
Flexible work practices.
Opportunities for learning and development and internal career progression.
Your role
The Administration Officer provides administrative and executive support services to support the operation of the office of the Director Community Services Western NSW.
The Administrative Officer will provide crucial high-level executive support to the Director and team in Western NSW District with responsibility for various key administrative functions.
What you'll do
Provide a range of administrative and support services, including diary management, travel arrangements, records management, routine correspondence, financial records, meeting minutes and event coordination to support the effective operation of the team / unit.
Collect and compile information and prepare documentation and correspondence in line with quality and organisational requirements, to support information flow and inform decision making.
Coordinate and manage records and databases, complying with administrative systems, processes and policies, to ensure that all information is accurate and stored correctly and securely.
What we're looking for
Experience in working in a high-pressure team environment delivering services to vulnerable clients.
High level organisation, communication and relationship skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in order to meet strict deadlines.
Competency with a range of relevant technology and software applications.
Ability to interpret policies, standards and procedures and act with a high level of integrity whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
You must also hold a valid driver's licence.
Appointments are subject to reference checks and the following pre-employment checks:
National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act ****.
Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act ****.
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.
Are you ready to join us?
Targeted Question 1 .
In the course of your work, you will come into contact with confidential documents and sensitive client information.
How would you ensure you adhere to this in your role?
Targeted Question 2 - Please provide an example of your ability to work independently on a piece of work that required you to work to tight deadlines with a strong attention to detail.
Describe the situation, task, actions you took and the outcome.
Got a question?
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.
Other Information
Thank you for your interest in this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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