Administration Assistant

Your Role as an Administration Assistant

As an Administration Assistant, you will perform essential administrative and reception services for both internal and external clients. This role is crucial in supporting the delivery of quality services for the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. You will also manage a range of administrative support tasks pertinent to the business, including non-complex client matters, word processing, data entry, preparing correspondence, taking minutes, maintaining electronic and physical file records, and assisting with meetings and events.

What You’ll Do

• Collate information effectively to support the development of accurate documentation and reports, including those related to assets.
• Update records and databases, ensuring compliance with records management processes to maintain accurate, correctly stored, and accessible information.
• Utilize previous administration experience and demonstrate a high level of computer skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite. Competency in applications such as record management systems is highly desirable.
• Exhibit a strong ability to learn and grow within the role, quickly understanding its nuances and requirements.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will consistently display integrity and embody a true team player spirit, supported by excellent communication and organizational skills. Maintaining confidentiality is paramount while utilizing your proven experience to meet the demands of this fast-paced position effectively. Key attributes for success include resilience, initiative, high attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Corrective Services NSW offers numerous training and promotional opportunities. If you enjoy administrative work, supporting team members, and liaising with multiple stakeholders, this role will be a great fit for you!

What We Offer

Working with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice provides a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career path.
• A flexible, autonomous work environment.
• Competitive pay and conditions, plus superannuation and leave loading.
• Extensive training and development opportunities to build and maintain your capabilities.
• Access to Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

We do work that really matters

Working for Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) offers opportunities to make a tangible difference in the community. We collaborate with various government and non-government justice and human services agencies to support victims, facilitate restorative justice, and promote reintegration. Our focus is on breaking cycles of disadvantage, not just managing them. This is work that truly matters and contributes significantly to public safety and community well-being.

Key skills/competency

• Administrative Support
• Reception Services
• Data Entry
• Record Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Confidentiality
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork