Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Administration Assistant

Sydney Youth Justice Community Office,

Youth Justice

• Temporary, Full-Time up to 12 months with the possibility of further extension
• Location: Sydney
• Clerk Grade 1/2 Salary ($75,728 - $82,329 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

This is a targeted recruitment. While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. This is because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.

Your role

Provide administrative and reception services to internal and external clients to support the delivery of quality services for the Sydney Youth Justice Community Office. As an integral part of a team the role is responsible for managing administrative systems and procedures to deliver a high level of administrative and coordination support.

What you'll do

• Act as a point of contact performing reception services including telephone and/or counter enquiries from staff and clients and provide a timely and effective information and referral service.
• Undertake a range of administrative services relating to the business, including non-complex client matters, word processing, data entry, preparing correspondence, collating documentation, maintaining electronic and file records and support with meetings and events to support the day-to-day operations of the team.
• Assist with financial and workforce transactional activities including purchasing, invoice processing, petty-cash, time-sheet management adhering to Departmental processes in accordance with relevant practices and standards
• Monitor and maintain store supplies and equipment.
• Assist with projects and research.

What we're looking for

• Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance for roles with director access to clients/client information

Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

• 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

In addition to the above essential criteria, we are looking for:

• Understanding and knowledge of the significant trauma and disadvantage young people experience. Display key understanding of the unique sensitive, cultural differences and social complexities of young people, their families and communities.

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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. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role and answer the two targeted questions below:

1. Describe your experience and skills in records management and computer-based applications. Please provide examples of how you have utilised these skills to deliver accurate and timely results.

2. Please provide an example of how you use technology in your role to make complex tasks more simple.

Applications close Sunday, 28th September 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 Amanda Bull on 0400 167 591 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 Olivia Alipalo on 0477 323 408 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.

For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people.

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

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