Administration Support Officer

Administration Support Officer
You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Provide efficient and reliable administration support across the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Land Strategy team
• Bring your time management and prioritisation expertise to support the delivery of work
• Temporary, Clerk Grade 3/4 opportunity ($87,199-$95,482 per annum), location negotiable.

The Administration Support Officer provides efficient and dependable administrative support across the team. Key responsibilities include responding to enquiries, managing diaries, arranging travel and vehicle bookings, processing finance-related activities, and undertaking additional projects and tasks as required.
You can read more about the work we are doing here - Aboriginal Affairs NSW | NSW Government and to learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're looking for

• Executive and Meeting Support: Coordinate diaries, meetings and conferences for Directors and Managers, including scheduling, meeting room management, catering and travel arrangements.
• Recruitment and Workforce Administration: Support onboarding and offboarding activities by arranging interviews, maintaining records, processing documentation and assisting with workforce administration tasks.
• Finance and Resource Management: Manage administrative financial processes, including purchase orders, payment confirmations, project tracking, cab charge administration and ensuring accurate financial records.
• Operational Support and Continuous Improvement: Support business continuity during staff absences, and contribute to standardised administrative systems and ongoing process improvement initiatives.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Tuesday 15 September 2026 (11:59PM)

Salary: Classification Grade 3/4. Package includes base salary ($87,199-$95,482 per annum) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Juanita McCarthy, Director Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Land Strategy, Reform and Innovation. ***************@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au

About the Premier's Department
Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at ***@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this targeted role, and greater consideration will be given to their applications, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. This is in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must confirm their Aboriginality in addition to the essential requirements of the role.