Administration Officer

Division: Northern CPPYJ

Location:
Grafton, NSW, AU, 2460

Req ID: 78134

Administration Officer –

Acmena Youth Justice Centre,

Youth Justice

• Temporary Full time up to 7 months
• Location: Grafton
• Clerk Grade 3/4 Salary ($84,659 - $92,701 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 high level, competent administrative and clerical support including, quality client service and undertaking projects and research for Acmena Youth Justice Centre.

What you'll do

• Provide high level clerical and administrative support and services to internal and external clients.
• Track and manage incoming and outgoing correspondence for the unit and determine action or referral in accordance with office procedure.
• Monitor and maintain store supplies and equipment.
• Co-ordinate and update the manager's diary and other commitments, including arranging travel, meetings, catering and other hospitality arrangements and other office functions as required.
• Maintain the unit's records, systems and databases, record data and file to ensure that all documentation is securely stored and readily accessed.
• Provide word-processing and data entry services and draft correspondence, such as, letters, memoranda, agenda, minutes, briefing notes and related documentation on behalf of the manager and unit, in line with departmental approved style guidelines including retrieving and collating complex documents and information.
• Undertake projects and research.
• Communicate with staff and clients including responding to and screening telephone and/or counter enquiries to provide a timely and effective information and referral service.
• Interpret and comply with work procedures, practices, policy and standards.

What we're looking for

• Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance

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

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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 a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the focus capabilities & requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Sunday 19 October 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

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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 Lisa Smith on or via

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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