Administration Assistant, Office of Commissioner
Corrective Services NSW
Location: Cooma Queanbeyan
Position Type: Ongoing Full time opportunity
Salary: Clerk Grade 1/2 starting at $ 70, + Superannuation + Annual Leave Loading
Join us NOW. Become an Administration Assistant to support the community!
Your role
Cooma Queanbeyan Community Corrections is a hub location. This role will be based in Queanbeyan with a talent pool being established for the Queanbeyan & Cooma locations. As an administration assistant you are responsible for administrative and reception services to internal and external clients to support the delivery of quality services for the organisation. You will also undertake a range of administrative support services relating to the business, including non-complex client matters, word processing, data entry, preparing correspondence, taking minutes, maintaining electronic and file records and support with meetings and events.
The values of Service Trust, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect are embedded in all that Community Corrections does. Together with a great team you will provide services to our community, the staff and clients of our agency. Our team is diverse and enthusiastic, non-judgmental, and friendly which are important aspects to achieving the requirements of the role.
What you’ll do
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 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. There are extensive training opportunities and promotional opportunities on progression. If you enjoy administrative work, supporting team members and liaising across multiple stakeholders then this work will interest you!
What we’re looking for someone who:
1. Have previous experience across administration
2. Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
3. Has strong communication and collaborative working skills
4. Displays excellent customer service and professionalism
5. Adaptable across a range of administrative duties
6. Can demonstrate a high level of computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements
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.
Are you ready to join us?
Also please answer the following questions (maximum 1 page):
7. Provide details of your customer service experience especially when dealing with a difficult and/or abusive customer. What steps did you take when dealing with the person?
8. Please provide an example on how you demonstrate your ability to work independently and as a team member in a high volume work area.
Applications close: 02/03/2024 at 11:59pm AEST
Got a question?
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.
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.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.