Administration Officer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Administration Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

About us

The Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) directly supports approximately 800,000 people every year and reaches a further million people through local community-based programs.

Our vision is to empower all people to live fulfilling lives and achieve their potential in inclusive communities. We collaborate with government, non-government and community partners to work with children, adults, families and communities to improve lives and realise potential, with a focus on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage.

About the role/ About the Opportunity

This role is part of the General Litigation and Dispute Resolution  team in FACS Legal. 

The role provides effective administrative and office services support to facilitate the smooth operation of the business unit and the delivery of its services.

This is a part time role (17.5 hours per week) on a temporary basis in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 until 30 June 2019.

A Recruitment Pool may be created to fill similar roles for both ongoing and temporary opportunities if and as they arise. 

What we can offer you/Benefits

• Location ? Ashfield
• FACS Clerk/Grade 3/4
• Salary range $ 68,930pa - $ 75,476pa pro rata plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 4 weeks pro rata annual leave per year of service
• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
• Flexible work practices
• Opportunities for learning and development and Internal career progression

How to apply

To apply candidates must submit a covering letter (2 pages maximum) which clearly details their skills and experience as relevant to this role and an up to date resume.

Part of the assessment process may include additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the new Government Sector Employment Act 2013; therefore you may be contacted to participate. You may also be asked to complete a Health Declaration Form in later stages of the assessment process.

Find out more

Click here to view the role description.

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Please submit your application online including the information outlined above.

If you experience technical difficulties when submitting your application, please contact ?I Work for NSW? on P: 1800 562 679.

Closing date: Thursday 19 July 2018 at 11:59pm

For enquiries: please contact Yunita Prawiro  on P: 02 9716 2322 

E: [email protected]

FACS is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

FACS encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed below, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.

FACS is also the first NSW government agency to become a White Ribbon accredited workplace, for taking active steps to prevent and respond to violence against women.

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

The following question/s will be mandatory as part of the Application process). Please attach your answers with your application.

1.  Describe a work place situation that demonstrates your excellent customer service and communication skills.

Demonstrate your skills and ability to work as a pro-active member of a small team in a high volume work environment.