OFFICE OF THE CHILDREN’S GUARDIAN

• Exciting opportunity to make a real impact in shaping the future of the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
• Join our high performing Reportable Conduct Directorate, a dedicated team that plays a key role in keeping children safe in NSW.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture with learning & development opportunities and various health & wellbeing programs.
• Full time temporary role opportunity with potential for further extension or ongoing employment prospects and hybrid / flexible working arrangements.
• Clerk Grade 1/2 - $75,728- $82,329 (plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading).

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Employment at the Office of the Children’s Guardian is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and vetting checks.
• All roles with the Office of the Children’s Guardian are required to have a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance.
  For further information about the role, please view the role description.

HOW TO APPLY

When applying you will need to attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) which also addresses the two targeted questions below and an up-to-date resume (maximum 4 pages) in either Word or PDF format.
We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description, so please develop your response with this in mind.

The Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative and operational support across the Reportable Conduct Directorate that supports the team to function smoothly.
If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can juggle competing priorities and is passionate about keeping children safe - we want to hear from you.

In this role you will be:

• Completing a range of administrative duties to ensure business activities are completed effectively.
• Maintaining accurate electronic records and following our records management processes.
• Responding efficiently to all inquiries by internal stakeholders and escalating matters where necessary.
• Contributing to meetings and forums and providing support and follow-up on actions where necessary.

The nature of the RCD’s work means that the occupant in this role will be exposed to content, hear stories about other people’s experiences with, and be involved in work on, potentially distressing and sensitive topics involving children, including sexual offences, sexual misconduct, physical assault, neglect, and behaviour causing serious psychological and emotional harm involving children. While staff have access to support through our Employee Assistance Program, clinical supervision program and other wellbeing initiatives and training, we encourage applicants to carefully consider their comfort level with this aspect of the role before applying.