AddressCompany description:
Department of Communities and Justice
Job description:
Administration Officer
Sydney, South Eastern Sydney and Northern Sydney District
Department of Communities and Justice
Location - Strawberry Hills with access to hybrid work arrangements
Employment - Ongoing, full time
Grade - Clerk Grade 3/4
Salary - $79,032 pa - $86,539 pa plus employer superannuation contribution
Your role
We have an awesome opportunity in the Sydney, South Eastern Sydney and Northern Sydney District of the Department of Communities and Justice for a highly motivated Administration Officer with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our close knit and supportive team.
What you'll do
You'll work as part of the Commissioning and Planning unit providing direct administrative assistance to the unit including office management, maintaining records and documentation, organising meetings and events, and managing fleet cars. You will work closely with all teams within the Commissioning and Planning unit, including providing the Director with diary and other support when her EA is on leave.
We offer the opportunity for a hybrid working schedule (between office and home) depending on business needs, as well as various opportunities for professional development.
What we're looking for
We are seeking an energetic, motivated Administration officer with a collaborative approach, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for improving systems and processes in support of Unit work. You will have:
- Proven ability to support a team, with demonstrated experience in initiating and implementing changes to improve service delivery and outcomes
- Ability to work autonomously, supported by the team
- IT skills, including experience with MS Office applications and TRIM.
All Aboriginal people with suitable qualifications and/or experience are encouraged to apply for this position. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support the recruitment and employment of eligible persons.
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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.
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.
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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.
Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
Target Question 1:
In the conduct of the role, please outline your experience and skills in providing high level customer service working independently, using your communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, to deal with all levels of staff.
Target Question 2:
Detail a situation where you developed an idea to improve best practice in a team environment. What steps did you take to progress your idea, what resources did you utilise, how did you manage your workload and what was the outcome?
Applications close Sunday, 26 May 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 Penny Church at *************@facs.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 contact Poppy Sgro via email at **********@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.
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