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Location: Sydney CBDEmployment Type: Ongoing full-timeSalary: from $84,659 to $92,701 per annum.Your roleAs Executive Assistant, youll play a pivotal role supporting the Chief Magistrate of the Local Court of NSW. Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of tasks, such as managing calendars, liaising with stakeholders and coordinating meetings.What youll doAs part of the Chief Magistrates Office (CMO), you will deliver high quality executive support and administrative services. Youll exercise discretion, initiative and confidentiality to support the Chief Magistrate.Research and summarise information and prepare a range of documentation as required to ensure the Chief Magistrate and Executive Officer are well prepared to make informed decisions.You will also screen, review and prioritise incoming telephone calls, emails, reports and electronic files to ensure the management of correspondence reflects the Chief Magistrates priorities.What were looking forProven experience in an executive support role, ideally within a fast-paced and dynamic environment or the legal sector.Outstanding organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise competing demands effectively.A high level of professionalism and discretion, with the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost sensitivity.Download the Role DescriptionTo 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 OfferWe 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.Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.Work that really matters.The New South Wales Local Court has the largest number of judicial officers in a summary jurisdiction in Australia. Under the direction of the Chief Magistrate, the staff of the Chief Magistrates Office provide state-wide administrative support to magistrates and acting magistrates.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. Its work that really matters.Are you ready to join us?To apply, click the Apply button and upload the following documents: Your resume (up to 5 pages) A cover letter (up to 2 pages). Applications close 12th March 2026 at 11:59pm.Got a question?For more information about the role or what its like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Yasmin Hunter on0411 136 347 or at If you have any questions about the application process or would like to request a recruitment adjustment (for example submitting your application in a different format), please call Dean on 02 9765 3526 or email the recruiterVisit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn moreInclusion 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 InformationA talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/