Assistant Centre Administration Officer - Cessnock Correctional Complex

Assistant Centre Administration Officer, Clerk Grade 1/2, Cessnock Correctional Complex

• Temporary role – Up to 12 months


• Clerk Grade 1/2, Salary ($75,727- $82,328), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading 


• Great Team Environment


• Flexible working hours

About the Company

Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce the risk of re-offending and enhance public safety. It serves a key function of the NSW Communities and Justice Sector by providing effective, safe and humane management of offenders both in custody and in the community CSNSW also works in partnership with other government and community agencies to ensure that offenders and their families are supported.

About the role

Corrective Services NSW requires an Assistant Centre Administration Officer to join a vibrant team at the Shortland Correctional Centre. You will be responsible for providing administrative support to a Correctional Centre, and your duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Accurate data entry


• Customer service


• Electronic filing and archiving


• General administrative team tasks


• Arrange daily courier services, mail pick-up/delivery, and distribution


• Procurement, including purchase order creation and receipting as required


• Payment for goods and services with Pcard


• Assist with stores and asset management as required


• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders


• All miscellaneous tasks as required in accordance with the capabilities of the role

About you 

To be successful for this role, you will display integrity at all times, and be a true team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.  You will maintain confidentiality at all times whilst utilising your proven experience and knowledge to meet the demands of this role effectively.  Resilience, initiative, high attention to detail and accuracy along with the ability to work under pressure are the key attributes to succeed in this fast-paced role. 

Essential requirements

• Current and valid driving licence and willingness to travel within NSW

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Applying for the role

To apply for this role you must submit an application online

Attach a resume (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as specified in the role description.

Application Questions.

Q1: What do you find important when working in a team environment and provide examples of your contributions to the team around building relationships.

Q2: Please provide your experience with time management and prioritising and planning.

Job Notes: Part of the assessment process includes additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013.

For more specific information about the role please contact: [email protected]

For application enquiries or technical issues, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via [email protected]

Closing Date: Sunday 12th July 2026

A talent pool will be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. If a vacancy arises in your preferred location during this time, you may be contacted and asked to attend the location to meet the manager. From there a final decision will be made regarding whether to activate the talent pool. Offers are based on location preference, capabilities, knowledge and experience.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people identifying as LGBTIQA+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

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