Assistant Centre Administration Officer

Division: Security and Custody

Location:
Muswellbrook, NSW, AU, 2333

Req ID: 78357

Assistant Centre Administration Officer, Clerk Grade 1/2, St Heliers Correctional Centre

• Temporary and Ongoing Full Time positions available
• Clerk Grade 1/2, Salary ($75,727 - $82,328), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Great Team Environment and Flexible working hours

Your role

Corrective Services NSW requires an Assistant Centre Administration Officer to join a vibrant team at the St Heliers Correctional Centre. You will be responsible for providing administrative support to a Correctional Centre, and your duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Accurate data entry
• Customer service
• Electronic filing and archiving
• General administrative team tasks
• Arrange daily courier services, mail pick-up/delivery, and distribution
• Procurement, including purchase order creation and receipting as required
• Payment for goods and services with Pcard
• Assist with stores and asset management as required
• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders
• All miscellaneous tasks as required in accordance with the capabilities of the role

What we're looking for

We currently have two roles available. One will have a focus on PA duties and will work closely with the Governor and Management Team. The other will be more aligned to the description above. To be successful for either role, you will display integrity at all times, be a true team player with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will maintain confidentiality at all times whilst utilising your proven experience and knowledge to meet the demands of this role effectively. Resilience, initiative, high attention to detail and accuracy along with the ability to work under pressure are the key attributes to succeed in this fast-paced role.

Essential requirement

• Current and valid driving licence and willingness to travel within NSW

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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

Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance public safety. It serves a key function of the NSW Communities and Justice Sector by providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders both in custody and in the community CSNSW also works in partnership with other government and community agencies to ensure that offenders and their families are supported.

We do 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 Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

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 12th October 2025 at 11.59pm

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Michelle Veitch, Finance and Administration Manager at or

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, please contact Angela Dang at or

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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.

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