Talent Pool Creation - Assistant Centre Administration Officer

Assistant Centre Administration Officer – Talent Pool Creation Location: The Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre (MRRC) - Silverwater Employment type : Ongoing, Full Time and Temporary roles Salary: Clerk Grade 1/2 $78,000 - $84,799 pa plus leave loading & superannuation Your Role: 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. Essential Requirements: 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 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, 8 November 2026 Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact: Senior Finance and Administration Officer: Amanda Boustani via Amanda.Boustani@correctiveservices.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 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. 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