Administrative Assistant

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Administrative Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy

• This role is targeted for people with a disability
• Permanent Part time opportunity (0.6) 3 days per week
• Milsons Point location, based within a team where innovation is encouraged

• This role is targeted for people with a disability
• Permanent  Part-time opportunity (0.6) 3 days per week
• Milsons Point location, based within a team where innovation is encouraged
• Provide Administrative support  within the People and Culture division

 
The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a part-time Administrative Assistant within our People and Culture division at Roads and Maritime Services. In this role your primary focus will be to provide procurement services and manage related financial transactions to support the effective operation of the People and Culture branch. In addition, this role also supports to execute certain administrative tasks within the branch as required from time to time. This role forms part of a flexible, multi-skilled team within the People and Culture branch.
 
About you
The successful candidate will possess demonstrated experience in providing clerical and administrative services. You have previous experience dealing with competing timeframes and successfully prioritising your work. If you are results driven, detail focussed and always approach work tasks with a proactive, positive attitude, we welcome your application at this time.
 
Reporting in to the branch Business Support Officer, your responsibilities will include:

• Work to provide procurement through the ordering and coordination of IT equipment for new starters, business supplies for the branch, administration of invoices, accounts and expenses including monthly accruals, 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.
• Collect and compile information and prepare documentation and correspondence in line with quality and organisational requirements, to support information flow and inform decision making. 

For more information on this position, view the Role Description here.
 
About us
Roads and Maritime Services is one of Australia's leading public sector agencies, with more than 5,500 employees and an annual budget of $5.5 billion.
 
As part of Transport for NSW we are responsible for implementing strategic and essential frontline services to the people of NSW who use roads, harbours and waterways. 
 
We improve the movement of people by various transport modes, including public transport (bus and ferry), cycling and walking, as well as motor vehicles. We also deliver initiatives to improve the movement of goods on the freight network, by improving accessibility and infrastructure, with a focus on reliability, productivity and safety initiatives.
 
We offer diverse and challenging career opportunities for professional and technical specialists, trades, and people interested in making a difference to transport operations and road safety in New South Wales.
 
Benefits
When you join Roads and Maritime Services, you become part of a forward-thinking organisation that offers generous working conditions, flexible working options and a real commitment to developing your skills.
 
As the key agency in NSW for road safety, traffic management and planning, road building and maintenance, as well as improving maritime safety, we want our staff to reach their full potential.
 
Remuneration package: RMS USS 4 $67,801 - $73,233 pro-rata (0.6) part time, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
 
For more information on Employee Benefits at Transport please click here.
 
Our commitment to Diversity  
Great people come from all walks of life and at Transport for NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve.
 
This role is targeted for people with disability and exemption is claimed under Clause 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 and is applicable to Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997, NSW
 
People with disability are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to applicants with a disability, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. 
 
Essential requirements

• Demonstrated experience in providing clerical and administrative services.

 
How to apply
To apply for these positions, please submit a resume and brief covering letter (no longer than two pages) and respond the two questions below:
 
1. In this role you will be required to manage a busy and diverse workload. Describe an example where you worked collaboratively with others, to meet deadlines and competing priorities (In no more than 250 words).
 
2.  Describe an example of how you have successfully used your Procurement and Records Management skills in a previous role (In no more than 250 words).
 
For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please click here or for more information on site Roads & Maritime  please click on link provided.
 
For any enquiries, please contact Lyn Webb on 0439 327 464 and quote 00006CO5  
 
Applications close: Sunday 29^nd July 2018 at 11.59pm
 
*Please note: the successful candidate will need to undertake background checks and criminal record checks.