Executive Support Officer - Newcastle, Australia - NSW Government -Department of Education

NSW Government -Department of Education

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Newcastle, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Utilise your skills and experience in administration to support the Executive Director's office.
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Talent Pool for Future Relieving Opportunities:

Location: Newcastle with flexible work options

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education.

About the role

The Executive Support Officer will manage the day to day administrative functions in the Executive Director's office to support the work of the senior management and the staff including management of customer service, records and correspondence, equipment and stores and staff and school matters.

For further information please view the
role description.

Essential requirements of the role

Hold a valid clearance to work with Children (Working with Children Check) for paid employment.

Key knowledge and experience

Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

About you

Strong organisational skills and ability to adapt to achieve business objectives
Exemplary customer service and communication skills to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
Proven ability to influence and manage conflicting customer demands

Benefits

Opportunity to make a difference at Department of Education
Flexible worklife balance
Competitive salary
35 hour week

How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

Targeted Question 1

As Executive Support Officer you will be required to manage and coordinate multiple tasks at once.

Please provide an example of your experience and ability to prioritise, plan, and coordinate requests to multiple deadlines, ensuring you are managing self and others to deliver accurate and timely responses.

(300 word maximum).

Targeted Question 2

Please provide an example of effective systems and procedures you have developed and high level of organisational methods you use to efficiently deliver on a range of tasks, while ensuring work plans and activities support and are consistent with organisational initiatives and in accordance with policy and business practices and protocols? (300 words maximum)

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. Visit the website for more information.

Closing date: 1 February 2023 at 11:59pm.

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months._