Assistant Centre Administration Officer, Clerk Grade 1/2, St Heliers Correctional Centre Great Team Environment Clerk Grade 1/2, Salary ($70,694 – $76,857), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Ongoing role Diverse and inclusive organisation About the Company The Department of Communities and Justice delivers legal, court and supervision services to the people of NSW by managing courts and justice services, implementing programs to reduce crime and re offending, managing custodial and community-based correctional services, protecting rights and community standards and advising on law reform and legal matters.
Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance public safety. It serves a key function of the NSW Communities and Justice Sector by providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders both in custody and in the community CSNSW also works in partnership with other government and community agencies to ensure that offenders and their families are supported.
About the role Corrective Services NSW requires an Assistant Centre Administration Officer to join a vibrant team at the St Heliers Correctional Centre. You will be responsible for providing administrative support to a Correctional Centre, and your duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Accurate data entry Customer Service Electronic filing and Archiving General Administrative team tasks Arrange daily courier services, mail pick-up/delivery, and distribution Procurement, including Purchase Order creation and receipting as required Assist with Stores and Asset Management as required Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders All miscellaneous tasks as required in accordance with the capabilities of the role About you To be successful for this role, you will display integrity at all times, and be a true team player with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will maintain confidentiality at all times whilst utilising your proven experience and knowledge 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.
Essential requirements Current and valid driving licence and willingness to travel within NSW Please click here for Role Description
Applying for the role To apply for this role you must submit an application online
When applying you will need to:
1. Answer the two pre-screening questions below – we are looking for you to demonstrate your competency in this focus capability.
Target Question 1. Provide an example of how you prioritise your work when working independently or with little direction, what did you do and what was the outcome?
Target Question 2. Please describe what you feel is important when working within a team environment. Describe challenges faced and how you overcome the challenges.
Then:
2. Attach a resume (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as specified in the role description.
Job Notes : Part of the assessment process includes additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013.
For more specific information about the role please contact: Michelle Veitch on
(02) 6542 4300 or via
For application enquiries or technical issues, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd July 2024 by 11.59pm To ensure recruitment at the Department of Communities and Justice continues without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, some interviews and assessments may be performed using alternative methods. This may include video interviewing, telephone interviewing and online assessments. If you are successful following review of your application, you may need to perform assessments and /or interviews via online platforms using a PC, Laptop, or smart phone. By doing so, we will be adhering to the strict social distancing advice currently in place.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. If a vacancy arises in your preferred location during this time, you may be contacted and asked to attend the location to meet the manager. From there a final decision will be made regarding whether to activate the talent pool. Offers are based on location preference, capabilities, knowledge and experience.
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 LGBTIQA+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact and advise us of your preferred method of communication. If you are looking for more information about workplace adjustments at DCJ, please visit our Careers site .
