Talent Pool Creation – Assistant Centre Administration Officer in Sydney

Corrective Services NSW is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Centre Administration Officer to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative and business support to ensure the efficient operation of the correctional centre and work unit. Working within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, you will support managers, staff, stakeholders, and customers through a range of administrative, financial, records management, and customer service functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support to managers and work teams
• Maintaining accurate manual and electronic records and databases
• Responding to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders
• Preparing routine correspondence and documentation
• Delivering high-quality customer service and directing enquiries appropriately
• Assisting with finance, procurement, warehousing, stores, and records management activities
• Supporting meeting coordination, minute taking, and action tracking
• Ensuring information is managed securely and in accordance with policies and procedures
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders to support business outcomes
• Contributing to the smooth and effective operation of the business unit through a variety of administrative tasks as required

What we're looking for:

• To be successful in this role, you will be a reliable and organised team player who demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
• You will possess strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and respond effectively to enquiries from a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a high-volume environment
• Sound computer and technology skills, including maintaining electronic records and databases
• A current and valid driver's licence and preparedness to drive as part of the role

What We Offer:

• 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.

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.

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.