Office Coordinator

• We’re looking for experienced professionals to bring their expertise working in genuine partnership with Aboriginal communities to influence, ensure accountability and drive positive change across government. 
• Focused on truth telling and healing, you’ll be working in partnership with Aboriginal people and communities to support self-determination, strengthen Aboriginal culture and bring the voice of Aboriginal people to government.
• This is a temporary role, up to 12 months, with the possibility of ongoing
• Clerk Grade 5/6, based in Mascot.
• Flexible working is part of our DNA. It is the way we work, so you’ll enjoy great flexibility in how and where you work.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Aboriginal Affairs, Premiers Department in the Office Coordinator role.

The Office Coordinator provides office-wide administrative services to the Deputy Secretary Aboriginal Affairs NSW and the Executive team, including answering the reception phone, greeting and directing visitors to the office, general building access/security duties, electric filing, and providing guidance and leadership to the junior receptionist.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this targeted role and greater consideration will be given to their applications, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. This is in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must confirm their Aboriginality in addition to the essential requirements of the role.

• You’re eager to make a difference to the communities of NSW
• You’re adaptable, resilient and agile
• You have extensive experience in high volume, customer focused workplace
• You can communicate sensitively and effectively with, and understand issues impacting on, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you. 

The Premier’s Department leads the state’s 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. 

We connect to deliver at the heart of government.

We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve. 

• flexible working arrangements
• inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
• flex leave
• great learning and development opportunities and professional networks
• employee support services
• fitness and well-being programs
• staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

To start your journey in becoming our new Office Coordinator, you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include:

• a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
• a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at *******@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679.

Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6. Package includes base salary ($93,295 - $102,941) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Closing date: Sunday 16 June 2024 (11:59 PM)

To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6–8 weeks.

Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

The Premier’s Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.