Admin Assistant

Posted 16 March 2021
Salary$280 per day + super
Job type Contract
Sectors CGC CoverGovernment
Reference3234357

Job description

We are looking for an experienced business admin support officer who has an extensive background in providing administrative support to a large organisation.
  • 6-month contract opportunity with NSW State Government
  • Wor from home, with occasional travel to their Burwood HQ 
  • Immediate start with a high possibility of extension
  • $280 per day + super

The primary purpose of the role:
The business support officer provides effective administrative, project and office services support to facilitate the smooth operation of the business unit and the delivery of its services.

Role responsibilities:
  • Enter and retrieve data from databases to support the operations of the Approvals team and provide regular reporting to the Approvals Coordinator.
  • Assist with undertaking research projects to support the work of the Approvals team.
  • Respond to enquiries, and escalate contentious or complex issues to a senior officer in a timely manner.
  • Exercise initiative and judgement in researching and preparing correspondence including the preparation of reports and spreadsheets.
  • Exercising sound judgement to ensure that competing for work priorities in a high volume environment are met within agreed and often demanding timeframes.
  • Responding to a high volume of enquiries from a broad range of internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
MUST HAVE:
  • Eligibility to work full-time in Australia 
  • Previous experience in a similar role is essential, prior government experience is desirable
  • Experience within recruitment  is HIGHLY regarded
  • Must be good with Excel