Administration Officer – Clerk Grade 3/4 – Ongoing – Geoffrey Pearce Correctional Centre

Service Integration Administration Officer (Security and Custody) with the Intensive Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program (IDATP)

Clerk Grade 3/4

Locations – Geoffrey Pearce Correctional Centre

Employment Type –Ongoing – Permanent opportunity available

Salary – Clerk Grade 3/4 (starting at $ 79,032.00 plus superannuation + leave loading)

Join us as the Service Integration Administration Officer (Security and Custody) with the Intensive Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program (IDATP).

This role supports the essential operations of the Service Integration team within the Correctional Centre and plays a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of critical administrative functions.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal candidates, as we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Your unique perspective and experiences are highly valued and will contribute to the richness of our team.

Your role

As the Service Integration Administration Officer (Security and Custody) with the Intensive Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program (IDATP) you will be based at Geoffrey Pearce Correctional Centre, and be responsible for a variety of administrative, accounts, and purchasing services to support the operations of the centre specifically Service Integration as part of the Custody Based Service Delivery Model. Your role will involve working with minimal supervision and providing crucial support across multiple administrative functions, ensuring our systems run smoothly and effectively.

Whether you’re coordinating withvarious internal or external stakeholders , updating records, managing routine financial transactions, data entry, meeting management or maintaining multidisciplinary communications your work will help facilitate efficient delivery of service provision within our correctional facility.

What you’ll do

As part of the administration team, you will:

• Undertake a range of administrative support services, including financial management, purchasing, accounts processing, and records management.
• Provide high-level clerical and administrative support to internal and external clients and other stakeholders.
• Compile, create, and distribute documents essential for the effective operation of the branch, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as a key point of contact, addressing and resolving inquiries or redirecting them as needed.
• Update and maintain records and databases, ensuring all information is accurate, stored securely, and easily accessible to authorised personnel.
• Perform routine financial transactions and purchasing duties in compliance with agency standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and integrity over sensitive information.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in providing administrative and clerical support in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using databases and administrative systems to ensure information is managed accurately and securely.

Essential Requirements

• A current driver’s licence and preparedness to drive as required for the role.
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency for ongoing appointments.

Working at Geoffrey Pearce Correctional Centre

Located within the correctional centre, this role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the operations that contribute to reducing reoffending. Geoffrey Pearce Correctional Centre provides a dynamic and rewarding environment where your skills and experience can make a significant impact.

If you’re ready to take on this essential administrative role, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our mission.

Download the role description.

Job Notes: Part of the assessment process includes additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013.

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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) 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: 4th October 2024

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Nathan Dodwell on 4582 2366 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 Nastassja Le Claire on 0460 961 902 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 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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