Senior Administrative Officer

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Senior Administration Officer – NSW Government Department

Primary purpose of the role:

The Administrative Officer provides a broad range of administrative services and leverages extensive business unit knowledge to support the unit's program of work and facilitate the delivery of business operations. 

Key accountabilities:

• Provide and coordinate a range of administrative and support services to meet the business needs of the team/unit 
• Support the accurate and timely delivery of a range of administrative and business services by undertaking financial, human resource process support, purchasing and vendor management and travel arrangements in compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures 
• Respond to and resolve complex enquiries and issues to ensure the provision of accurate information, and the timely and effective resolution of issues 
• Coordinate and manage records and databases, complying with administrative systems, processes and policies, to ensure that all information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible 
• Develop, implement and monitor office systems, procedures and methods, adapting processes and techniques as required, to facilitate efficient team/unit operations in line with agency standards, policies and procedures 
• Gather and collate information for, and prepare documentation and reports on business unit performance, as well as make recommendations to improve efficiency, cost management and service delivery 

Key challenges:

• Delivering quality administrative services and negotiating workable timeframes, given competing client demands and priorities, the need to address unforeseen issues, the high volume of work and the need to work independently 
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sector and Department business and administrative policies, systems and processes

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role within a large complex organisation 
• Strong organisational skills and highly advanced attention to detail. 
• Strong report writing skills, communication skills and the ability to strengthen engagement with key stakeholders both internal and external.
• Advanced computer literacy skills including data management skills. 

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