Administration Officer

Murrumbidgee Far West and Western NSW

Location – Orange NSW

Employment type – This is an ongoing opportunity with Department of Communities & Justice within the Murrumbidgee Far West Western NSW District.

Salary – Clerk Grade 3/4 - $82,193 to $90,001 per annum + Superannuation and Annual Leave Loading.

Your role

The Administration Officer provides administrative support services to support the operation of Family Group Conference Team within Murrumbidgee Far West and Western NSW.

The Administration Officer will provide high level support to the team across Murrumbidgee Far West and Western NSW with responsibility for various key administrative functions relating to Family Group Conferencing.

What you’ll do

• Provide a range of administrative and support services, travel arrangements, records management, routine correspondence, financial records, event coordination to support the effective operation of the team/unit
• Collect and compile information and prepare documentation and correspondence in line with quality and organisational requirements, to support information flow and inform decision making
• Coordinate and manage records and databases, complying with administrative systems, processes and policies, to ensure that all information is accurate and stored correctly and securely

What we’re looking for

• Experience in working in a high-pressure team environment delivering services to vulnerable clients
• High level organisation, communication and relationship skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in order to meet strict deadlines
• Competency with a range of relevant technology and software applications 
• Ability to interpret policies, standards and procedures and act with a high level of integrity whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality. 
• You will be exposed to highly sensitive matters that at times you may find confronting so the importance for confidentiality and self-care is very important.
• You must also hold a valid driver’s licence.

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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 résumé (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:

Targeted Question 1. In the course of your work, you will come into contact with confidential documents and sensitive client information. How would you ensure you adhere to this in your role?

Targeted Question 2 - Please provide an example of your ability to work independently on a piece of work that required you to work to tight deadlines with a strong attention to detail. Describe the situation, task, actions you took and the outcome.

Applications close: 05 February 2025 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 Errin Henderson on 0427 866 727 or errin.henderson@dcj.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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Tina Baker on 02 9765 5369 or via tina.baker@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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