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NSW Public Works Hiring for Administration Assistant at West Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Full Time
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Administration Assistant
Organisation / Entity: Primary Industries
Job Category
- Administration and Clerical
Job location:
- Regional NSW / Tamworth & North West NSW
Job reference number: 504367
Work type: Full-Time
Total remuneration package: Clerk Grade 1/2
Closing date: 16/07/2023 – 11:55 PM
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- We are looking for a motivated Administration Assistant to join the team in this varied and diverse role
- Temporary full-time 12 month position
- 35 hour week with an attractive salary from $ 67,975.00 to $ 73,901.00 pa plus superannuation (Clerk Grade ½)
- Location – Tamworth, NSW
- We are a family friendly workplace that supports employees to achieve a healthy work/life balance
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. We encourage applications from people with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes differences in culture, gender, sexual orientation, language and disability status or other attributes. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.
As Part Of Our Team, You Get Access To
We have an open secret that we want to share with you. At the Department of Regional NSW, you can have it all. You can deliver with impact, connect to what matters and live your way.
- Cutting edge projects and research, and career defining exposure and experience. Sustainable solutions that create a legacy.
- Deep connection to community through a team of passionate and connected people.
All the perks of a city lifestyle in a close-knit community, where you can bring your whole self to work.
About The Role
The Administration Assistant provides administrative and support services to enable the efficient operation of the Research & Business Excellence division. You will support the delivery of DPI’s innovation and risk management goals by driving scientific excellence and strategy through our research institutes and stations. As you will often be the initial point of contact, exceptional interpersonal & communication skills and customer service skills are essential and fundamental to the role.
What will your day involve?
- Provision of high-level customer service to clients, stakeholders and visitors
- Filing, mail receipt and sorting, photocopying, maintenance of registers, procurement of goods and services, meeting and event support and data entry
- Electronic records management and collecting and compiling information and preparing documentation and correspondence
- Responding to enquiries and escalating and redirecting issues as required
- Updating and maintaining databases
- Assisting and undertaking onsite work experience activities to support and guide new staff and ensure work site safety
The Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated excellent administration skills, with the ability to provide high quality customer service in a high-volume work environment. You will be confident using Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint) or similar and be confident learning new systems. You will be determined to manage competing priorities and develop a sound understanding of procedures and guidelines across a range of administrative and operational activities. Experience using SAP would be desirable but not necessary if you’re willing to learn.
You will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, communication and customer service skills to ensure positive customer and stakeholder experiences.
Applying for the role
If this sounds like the perfect job for you, simply submit a cover letter and current resume outlining your experience and capabilities relevant to the role.
If you would like to hear more about this role please contact Derick Scholtz at [email protected] . Alternatively, view the full role description.
Applications closing date – Sunday 16 July 2023 at 11:55pm
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
About Us
The Department of Regional NSW (DRNSW) was formed in 2020 as a central agency for regional issues. The Department has responsible for building resilient regional economies and communities, strengthening primary industries, managing the use of regional land, overseeing the state’s mineral and mining resources and ensuring government investment in regional NSW is fair and delivers positive outcomes for local communities and businesses.
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) supports the development of profitable primary industries that create a more prosperous NSW and contributes to a better environment through the sustainable use of natural resources.
DPI Infrastructure, Investment & Business Excellence works across the breadth of DPI and is focused on maximising the utilisation and productivity of the Department’s infrastructure portfolio. Through strong partnerships (internal and external) we also identify commercialisation pathways and help shape DPI’s future investments, drive innovation and promote world class scientific and research excellence. Our programs focus transforming our connections with customers through data and excellence in customer service and delivery of assistance programs through the Rural Assistance Authority.