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We are creating a Talent Pool for future Administrative Officer vacancies within the Murrumbidgee Far West Western NSW District.
The Talent Pool is valid for a period of up to 18 months and will be used to fill future temporary and ongoing vacancies that may arise.
Locations Flexible - Albury, Cootamundra, Deniliquin, Griffith, Leeton, Wagga, Broken Hill, Wilcannia, Dareton, Bathurst, Bourke, Brewarrina, Mudgee, Dubbo, Orange, Cowra, Parkes, Walgett, Cobar, Coonamble, Coonabarabran, Nyngan, Tumut and Condobolin.
Salary - $82,193 to $90,001 per annum + superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
The Administration Officer will provide high level administrative and executive support to Directors and their teams across Murrumbidgee Far West and Western NSW with responsibility for various key administrative functions.
What you'll do
- Provide a range of administrative and support services, diary management, travel arrangements, records management, routine correspondence, financial records, 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 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 will be exposed to highly sensitive matters that at times you may find confronting so the importance for confidentiality and self-care is very important.
- You must also hold a valid driver's licence.
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the 'Apply now' button.
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 benefits, 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.
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.
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the question below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
- In the course of your work, you will handle confidential documents and sensitive client information. How would you ensure that you maintain confidentiality and adhere to relevant policies and procedures in your role?
Applications close on Monday 10th March AEST
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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Ghislaine Abel on or via
Inclusion and Diversity lie 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.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
