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Administrative Assistant, Clerk Grade 1/2

Dubbo Community Corrections, Corrective Services NSW

• Location: Dubbo Community Corrections
• Position Type: Full Time Temporary 12 months with the possibility of extension or permanency
• Salary: Clerk Grade 1/2 - $ 78,000 pro rata pa - $84,799 pro rata pa plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

A Talent Pool will may be created for future ongoing, part time and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Priority will be given to filling roles at Dubbo Community Corrections.

Your role

The role performs administrative and reception services to internal and external clients to support the delivery of quality services for the organisation. It also undertakes a range of administrative support services relating to the business, including non-complex client matters, word processing, data entry, preparing correspondence, taking minutes, maintaining electronic and file records and support with meetings and events.

The values of Service Trust Accountability Integrity and Respect are embedded in all that Community Corrections does. This role especially requires the applicant to provide a service to our community and the staff and clients of our agency. Being enthusiastic, non-judgmental and friendly are important aspects to achieving the requirements of the role.

Join us Now. Become an Administrative Assistant to support the community!

Dubbo is a dynamic regional town located in western NSW, central to regional wineries, picturesque reserves and hiking trails, botanical gardens and numerous cultural and historical landmarks.

This exciting location offers an affordable and accessible lifestyle, enjoy access to scenic parks, lakes and rivers, camping and fishing facilities, cafes and restaurants, shopping hubs, live entertainment venues, an observatory, and the unmissable Western Plains Zoo. Dubbo is also home to a thriving university campus and is serviced by two airlines (just one hour to Sydney), as well as rail and bus lines that provide regular services to and from major cities and surrounding towns.

Dubbo is your gateway to professional growth and a vibrant regional lifestyle.

What you’ll do

To be successful for this role, you will always display integrity and be a true team player with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will always maintain confidentiality whilst utilising your proven experience 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. CSNSW offer many training opportunities and promotional opportunities can be available. If you enjoy administrative work, supporting team members and liaising across multiple stakeholders then this work will interest you!

What we’re looking for

Applicants will have previous administration experience with a focus on accuracy, demonstrated high level of computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite of programs, have competency in applications such as record management, be able to work independently and show demonstrated initiative along with the capability to learn and grow professionally to understand a complex and at times demanding role.

We are also seeking someone who demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, including the ability to follow direction, receive feedback constructively, and work effectively with a diverse range of people. This includes maintaining professionalism when interacting with individuals who may present with challenging behaviours, and responding with composure, respect, and sound judgment.

Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

As an Aboriginal applicant, you are actively increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation across our organisation, and building a culturally capable workforce, so we are better equipped to address the challenges of reducing over-representation of Aboriginal people within our service systems.

Download 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.

We do work that really matters

Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce reoffending and create safer communities. We house remand and sentenced inmates in correctional centres and supervise offenders serving orders in the community.

CSNSW provides reports and advice to courts and releasing/parole authorities and assesses offenders in the community and in custody for relevant interventions to reduce their risks of reoffending. CSNSW works in partnership with other government and non-government justice and human services agencies to support victims, facilitate restorative justice and promote reintegration.

For more information about Community Corrections please refer:

https://correctiveservices.dcj.nsw.gov.au/csnsw-home/community-corrections.html

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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 3 pages).

To strengthen your application we recommend you review specifically the Capability Application Tool to give you examples of interview questions and to understand how we recruit and measure your capability for the role.

Applications close SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2026 at 11:00pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager – Victoria McMasters on 0458 283 190 or at Victoria.Mcmasters@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 call Karen Honnery on 0460 942 972 or via Karen.Honnery@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

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

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