Executive Officer
Location – Parramatta and Sydney CBD (dual work locations)
Employment type – Ongoing, Full Time
Salary – Clerk Grade 9/10, $129,464 - $142,665 plus superannuation and leave loading
Your role
Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW) delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce re-offending and enhance community safety. As an important element of the criminal justice system, CSNSW manages remand and sentenced inmates as well as offenders in the community. The Office of the Commissioner supports the Commissioner in the delivery of strategic outcomes, operational objectives and support services.
The Office of the Commissioner is looking for an enthusiastic and team-oriented individual to support the delivery and coordination of business operations across the organisation. The Executive Officer provides a range of high-level executive support services, project management and information analysis to assist the Commissioner to address the complexities of their role and to achieve business objectives.
What you’ll do
- Analyse and action requests in order to prioritise urgent and often sensitive matters and taking decisive action to facilitate the optimal use of the Commissioner’s time.
- Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to ensure deliverables are met.
- Manage, prepare and review high level complex communications ensuring timeliness and accuracy to support the achievement of business requirements.
- Research, analyse, collate and provide reports and information to the Commissioner to support informed decision-making and planning.
- Contribute to the development of, and monitor, implement and evaluate administrative practices, systems and procedures to optimise efficiency and support the achievement of quality outcomes.
- Provide advice and information to stakeholders on emerging issues and to support project development and delivery in line with established plans, budgets, timeframes, policy objectives and other priorities.
- Negotiating and re-prioritising own and the Commissioner’s schedule, given heavy workloads, tight deadlines, and conflicting high-level commitments and priorities.
What we’re looking for
- Strong judgement and the ability to operate in high‑pressure, fast‑moving executive environments. The right candidate must be proactive, organised, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality work under pressure.
- High level of analytic and problem solving skills, and demonstrated application of discretion, professionalism and organisational awareness.
- Experience in providing high level administrative support to senior executives and developing effective stakeholder relationships, as well as reviewing briefing notes, submissions, and complex communications.
- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Whilst flexible work arrangements are offered, the successful candidate is required to be in the office at least 3 days per week due to the core functions of the role.
- Current NSW Drivers licence and willingness to drive and travel to perform the role, including some overnight travel.
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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
- Describe a situation where you were required to translate complex or technical information for different audiences, such as senior executives, operational staff, or external stakeholders. In your response, explain how you tailored your communication style, level of detail, and messaging to suit each audience, and how this approach supported understanding, decision-making, or successful outcomes.
- Describe a time when you undertook research and basic analysis to support a project, policy, or initiative that others relied on to inform direction or decision-making. In your response, outline how you identified relevant information, analysed and synthesised findings, and presented your work in a way that enabled stakeholders or senior leaders to progress the work.
Applications close 23 June 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact Kaylah McNamara, A/Principal Operations Manager, via
[email protected].
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Rachel Urquhart-Secord on 02 9354 1624 or via
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Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
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 LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Priority will be given to filling the role at Parramatta.
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