Assistant Centre Administration Officer

Assistant Centre Administration Officer – Malabar Location 1: Metropolitan Special Programs Centre – Stores (Malabar) Metropolitan Special Programs Centre – Administration (Malabar) Location 2: Long Bay Hospital Correctional Centre – Administration (Malabar) Employment type : Ongoing, Full Time Salary: Clerk Grade 1/2 $78,000.00 - $84,799.00 pa plus leave loading & superannuation Your Role: Corrective Services NSW is seeking a proactive and dedicated Assistant Centre Administration Officer to join the team at Metropolitan Special Programs Centre and Long Bay Hospital Correctional Centre, conveniently located in Malabar. In this role, you will provide high-quality administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the business unit. 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 Payment for goods and services with Departmental Purchasing Card Assist with Inmate Finance activities 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 What we’re looking for: To be successful for this role, you will always display integrity and be a true team player with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will always maintain confidentiality 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: Experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities as detailed in the role description Current and valid driving licence and willingness to travel within NSW Please click here to review the role description To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here . Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button. 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. 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. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. 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 a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities of this role as specified in the role description (please refer to the Role Description so that you can address the highlighted capabilities) as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages). Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday, 30 October 2026 Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact: Metropolitan Special Programs Centre Hiring manager: Tatiana Ftackova via Tatiana.Ftackova @dcj.nsw.gov.au Long Bay Correctional Centre Hiring manager: John Plunkett via John.Plunkett@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, please contact Mozhda Neamat via Mozhda.neamat@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. For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/ The Welcome Experience Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience The careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page.