Job Description
Administration Assistant Housing Appeals Committee, Homes NSW Location – Burwood – 50% Hybrid Employment type – Temporary up to 30 September 2027
- Full time Salary – Clerk Grade 1/2 $78,000.00
- $84,799.00 plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About Us
The Housing Appeals Committee (HAC) provides an independent appeals mechanism for social housing clients in NSW. The HAC Secretariat is a business unit of Homes NSW and provides administrative and customer support services to enable the delivery of timely and responsive independent appeal services. Your role The Administrative Assistant supports a client-focused team delivering appeals services to social housing residents, collaborating with clients, staff, and providers to ensure a culturally responsive service. With a high level of attention to details and strong administrative and customer service skills, you’re confident using computer-based technology and managing tasks like records maintenance, meeting coordination, minute taking and financial processes. What you’ll do
- Provide administrative services including filing, mail receipt and sorting, maintenance of registers, routine purchasing, meeting and event support, photocopying, and creating and compiling documents to support the effective operation of the team/unit
- Collect and compile information to support the development of documentation and reports
- Respond to enquiries and routine requests for information, escalating enquiries as necessary, to ensure the provision of accurate information
- Update records and databases, complying with records management processes, to ensure information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible What we’re looking for
- You’re known for providing excellent customer service,



your strong communication skills (both written and verbal), and you understand the importance of discretion and confidentiality
- You thrive under pressure and meet tight timeframes. You’re flexible and organised, with great attention to detail and accuracy
- You’re a highly motivated team player, working collaboratively and independently as required, but always with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Experience in a similar role managing multiple priorities throughout your day Download the role description To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button. 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
- Adaptable, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. 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:
- Targeted Question 1
- As the Administration Assistant you will be required to ensure excellent customer service, support staff and external stakeholders and manage a demanding workload. Please provide an example of when you have demonstrated these skills. What were your responsibilities, what process did you put in place and the outcome? (Maximum 300 words)
- Targeted Question 2
- Describe a time where you have had competing deadlines? What did you do to manage these deadlines and what was the outcome? (Maximum 300 words) Applications close Sunday, 15 November 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 the hiring manager Catherine Walton at Catherine. [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 Meryl Georges on 8688 7252 or via Meryl. [email protected] Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more. Inclusio

📌 Administration Assistant (Burwood)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Burwood