Administration Assistant, Clerk Grade 1/2, Sutherland Community Corrections

Department of Communities and Justice

Location - Sutherland Community Corrections Office

Position Type - Ongoing Full-Time role
Salary - Clerk Grade 1/2, $70,694 pa - $76,857 pa plus employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

We acknowledge the Dharawal people as the Traditional Custodians of the land within Sutherland Shire area. The Sutherland Shire is 25kms south of the Sydney CBD and a destination in itself with beautiful beaches, waterways and national parks. Sutherland Community Corrections Office is a short walk to public transport as well as a number of local cafés, restaurants and parks. The office is saturated with natural light and has views of the city skyline. We are committed to improving outcomes for our clients and the community. We act with integrity and respect for each other, our clients and the wider community.

Your role

The role performs administrative and reception services to internal and external clients to support the delivery of quality services for the organisation. It also undertakes a range of administrative support services relating to the business, including non-complex client matters, word processing, data entry, preparing correspondence, taking minutes, maintaining electronic and file records and support with meetings and events.

The values of Service Trust Accountability Integrity and Respect are embedded in all that Community Corrections does. This role especially requires the applicant to provide a service to our community and the staff and clients of our agency. Being enthusiastic, non-judgmental and friendly are important aspects to achieving the requirements of the role.

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What you'll do

To be successful for this role, you will always display integrity, and be a true team player with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will always maintain confidentiality whilst utilising your proven experience to meet the demands of this role effectively. Resilience, initiative, high attention to detail and accuracy along with the ability to work under pressure are the key attributes to succeed in this fast-paced role. CSNSW offer many training opportunities and promotional opportunities can be available. If you enjoy administrative work, supporting team members and liaising across multiple stakeholders then this work will interest you!

What we're looking for

Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

As an Aboriginal applicant, you are actively increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation across our organisation, and building a culturally capable workforce, so we are better equipped to address the challenges of reducing over-representation of Aboriginal people within our service systems.

Applicants should have previous administration experience and be able demonstrate a high level of computer skills including Microsoft Office suite as well as competency in applications such as record management systems. The ability to learn and grow in the role will be important in terms of understanding the role.

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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.

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.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

For more information about Community Corrections please refer:

https://correctiveservices.dcj.nsw.gov.au/csnsw-home/community-corrections.html

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Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

To strengthen your application we recommend you review specifically the Capability Application Tool to give you examples of interview questions and to understand how we recruit and measure your capability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 13 March 2024 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager, Jamie Young, Administration Supervisor, Sutherland Community Corrections, phone - 02 02 9914 7100, mobile 0484 115 745 or email jamie.young@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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 call Karen Honnery Phone 02 8688 2811 or email Karen.Honnery@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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 Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website

Other Information

A Talent Pool may 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.

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