Administration Assistant
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
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Job Description
Your Role as an Administration Assistant
As an Administration Assistant with Corrective Services NSW in the Sydney Metro Community Corrections team, you will be crucial in performing administrative and reception services. This role supports both internal and external clients, ensuring the delivery of quality services for the organisation. Your responsibilities will encompass a range of administrative support, including handling non-complex client matters, word processing, data entry, preparing correspondence, taking minutes, and maintaining electronic and physical records. You will also provide essential support for meetings and events.
What You’ll Do
- Collate information effectively to support the development of accurate documentation and reports, particularly relating to assets.
- Update records and databases diligently, ensuring compliance with records management processes to maintain accurate, correctly stored, and accessible information.
What We’re Looking For
To excel as an Administration Assistant, you will consistently demonstrate integrity and be a dedicated team player, possessing excellent communication and organisational skills. Maintaining confidentiality is paramount, alongside utilising your proven experience to meet the demands of this fast-paced role effectively. Key attributes for success include resilience, initiative, high attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to work proficiently under pressure. Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) provides numerous training and promotional opportunities. If you enjoy administrative work, supporting team members, and liaising with diverse stakeholders, this role will be highly engaging for you.
What We Offer
Joining the NSW Department of Communities and Justice provides a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career path.
- A flexible and autonomous work environment.
- Competitive pay and conditions, including a salary of $75,728 - $82,329 pa, plus super and leave loading.
- Extensive training and development opportunities to build and maintain your capabilities.
- Access to Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Why Work for Corrective Services NSW?
Working for Corrective Services NSW offers the chance to make a tangible difference in the community. We collaborate with government and non-government justice and human services agencies to support victims, facilitate restorative justice, and promote reintegration, focusing on breaking cycles of disadvantage. It is truly impactful work. We invite you to apply and join Australia’s top public sector employer, where you will be supported within an exciting and flexible working environment.
Key skills/competency
- Administrative Support
- Reception Services
- Data Entry
- Record Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Communication Skills
- Organisational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Confidentiality
- Teamwork
How to Get Hired at NSW Department of Communities and Justice
- Research NSW Department of Communities and Justice's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Customize your resume and cover letter: Tailor your application to highlight relevant administration experience, computer proficiency, and alignment with DCJ's values of inclusion and integrity.
- Showcase your administrative competencies: Provide specific examples in your application and interview of your attention to detail, organisational skills, data entry accuracy, and ability to manage records.
- Prepare for values-based interviews: Be ready to discuss how your resilience, initiative, and teamwork skills align with the fast-paced, client-focused environment at Corrective Services NSW.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills: Practice clear and concise responses, emphasizing your ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders and maintain confidentiality effectively.
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