Administration Assistant - Industry

Organisation / Entity:	Department of Communities and Justice
Job category:	Administration and Clerical | Administration Officers Prisons and Security | Prison Services
Job location:	Regional NSW / Dubbo & West NSW
Job reference number:	79625-43858443
Work type:	Full-Time
Total remuneration package:	From AUD $84,659.00 to $92,701.00 per year
Closing date:	19/01/2026 - 11:59 PM

Administration Assistant Industry

Corrective Services NSW

Location: Wellington Correctional Centre

Employment type: Ongoing, Full time

Salary: $84,659 - $92,701 pa Plus superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

The Administration Officer provides administrative and support services to facilitate the operation of Corrective Services Industries by providing support to senior executive or work teams in correctional administrative processes and activities such as general administration, executive support, finance, procurement, warehousing and stores or records maintenance for the effective operation of the work area.

What you’ll do

• Provide a range of administrative and support services, including records management, routine correspondence, meeting and event coordination, to support the effective operation of the team/unit
• Collect and compile information for, and prepare documentation and correspondence in line with quality and organisational requirements, to support information flow and inform decision making
• Complete routine financial transactions and purchasing services, ensuring compliance with agency standards and procedures
• Respond to enquiries, and escalate and redirect issues as required, to ensure the provision of accurate information
• Update and maintain records and databases, complying with administrative systems and processes, to ensure that all information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible
• Delivering multiple administrative support activities and services in line with agreed standards, timeframes and milestones, given tight timeframes and the need to maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Consistently performing to a high standard in a busy and complex work environment

What we’re looking for

Essential Requirements

• Current Driver Licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role.
• Proven experience to meet Key Accountabilities and Key Challenges detailed on Role Description
• Proven experience in computers and business software, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, Pronto (or similar business management system), EDRMS, My Work Zone
• Proven ability to deliver multiple administrative support activities and services in line with agreed standards, timeframes and milestones, given tight timeframes and the need to maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven ability to consistently performing to a high standard in a busy and complex work environment
• Willingness to undertake Pronto training
• Meet Selection Criteria of Advertisement and Role Description

For additional information, please refer to 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.

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) and Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW)  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 19 January 2026 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 Jason Calocouras via Jason.Calocouras@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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please contact Aeron Santos via Aeron.Santos@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 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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