Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice provides services to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities in NSW.

Job description:

We have two opportunities within the Murrumbidgee Far West Western NSW District

Location - One ongoing opportunity at Walgett and a Temporary opportunity at Parkes

Employment type - We have an ongoing opportunity located at Walgett CSC and a Temporary Opportunity at Parkes CSC within the Murrumbidgee, Far West and Western NSW District.

Salary - $82,193 to $90,001 per annum + Superannuation and Annual Leave Loading.

When submitting your application please advise which location you are applying for. Both positions will require a physical presence at either Walgett CSC or Parkes CSC.

Your role

The Senior Customer Service Officer will provide crucial high-level support to the Community Service Centre with responsibility for various key administrative functions. Core accountabilities include reception, mailbox and invoice management, liaising with various stakeholders, and working across several databases and systems.

You are highly motivated and can work independently. Your flexible approach, ability to plan and prioritise and understand systems will set you apart from the rest. As an effective communicator and relationship builder, solving problems and working collaboratively will come naturally to you. Demonstrated experience in administration coordination and delivery is essential. Ability to use Word and Excel is a must. This role requires the ability to use multiple systems, attention to detail and integrity of client related data.

What you'll do

• Provide a range of administrative and support services, including records management, routine correspondence with internal and external service providers, financial records, meeting minutes and coordination and actioning of tasks to support the effective operation of the unit.
• Collect and compile information and prepare documentation and correspondence in line with quality and organisational requirements, to support information flow and inform decision making
• Coordinate and manage records and databases, complying with administrative systems, processes and policies, to ensure that all information is accurate and stored correctly and securely

What we're looking for

• Experience in working in a high-pressure team environment delivering services to vulnerable clients with a high level of communication and relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Competency with a range of relevant technology and software applications.
• Ability to interpret policies, standards and procedures and act with a high level of integrity whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• You will be exposed to highly sensitive matters that at times you may find confronting so the importance for confidentiality and self-care is very important.

Appointments are subject to reference checks and the following pre-employment checks:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

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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 an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

Targeted Question 1. Tell me about the most you've ever done to obtain information to better understand a customer. What did you do? How did the information improve your service?

Targeted Question 2 - Please provide an example of your ability to work independently on a piece of work that required you to work to tight deadlines with a strong attention to detail. Describe the situation, task, actions you took and the outcome.

Applications close: Thursday 27 March 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:

• For the Walgett role contact Julianne Carroll on 0475 954 569 or at [email protected].
• For the Parkes role contact Jo Hanstock on 0472837116 or at [email protected].

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 Tina Baker on 9765 5369 or via [email protected].

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.

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