Administration Officer

Location
Parramatta NSW 2150
 
Benefits
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Full job description
Division: Corporate Services
Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
Req ID: 76097
Administration Officer

Location: Parramatta
Employment type: Ongoing Full Time
Salary: Clerk Grade 3/4 , $82,193 - $90,001 pa, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

The Administrative Officer plays a critical role within the Security team, supporting the operational efficiency of the team by providing a range of administrative and support services. Working closely with the Senior Manager (Security), the Administration Officer helps ensure the smooth functioning of the Security program, contributing to DCJ’s mission of fostering safe, inclusive, and resilient communities.

What you’ll do

As part of the Security team within Infrastructure and Assets division, on a day-to-day basis, the Administrative Officer will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including managing records, preparing routine correspondence, and coordinating meetings and events. The role also involves processing financial transactions, handling inquiries, and updating and maintaining accurate records and databases. These duties are key to supporting the team’s operational needs and ensuring that all activities are carried out in line with organisational standards and timeframes.

The Security team at DCJ is a highly skilled and dynamic unit dedicated to enhancing the safety and operational efficiency across a range of corporate office locations, in addition to correctional and justice facilities. The team deliver critical security infrastructure projects, including CCTV systems, intruder alarms, and access control upgrades across the DCJ portfolio, in addition to specialist equipment including x-ray and walkthrough metal detector systems. The culture within the team is collaborative, fast paced, and focused on innovation, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement. The successful candidate will join a team that thrives on delivering impactful solutions and ensuring the security and safety of both staff and the public, while fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.

What we’re looking for

The ideal candidate for the Administrative Officer role will have excellent organisational and communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Experience in administrative support and records management is essential, while familiarity with financial transactions and database management would be highly advantageous. The successful candidate should demonstrate a proactive, solution-oriented approach and be adaptable in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. A background in public sector administration, particularly within security or justice-related roles, is desirable.

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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 a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Sunday, 27th July 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 Ethan Ryan, Senior Manager, Security on 0438 041 565 or at ethan.ryan@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 Sarah Nguyen on 02 9765 5046 or via thikimyen.nguyen@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 Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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