January is traditionally a quiet period for iWorkForNSW and other state job boards. At the time of writing there are only around 1,500 positions advertised across New South Wales — a far cry from the 2,000–3,000+ jobs you see once decision‑makers return from holidays after Australia Day. At Team 3Thirty, we had planned to break over this period, but the current crop of roles is too interesting to ignore. There are several entry‑level talent pools and job ads with multiple positions where you can start your government career with no prior experience. Some roles are ongoing, others are temporary or form part of a talent pool, and together they span recruitment, administration, compliance, media production and learning & development.
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- Senior Support Officer, Recruitment – Health Infrastructure
- Assistant Program Officer (Talent Pool) – NSW Ministry of Health
- Administration Assistant – Housing Response Centre Talent Pool
- Housing Support Assistant – Homes NSW / Housing Services
- Regulatory Service Officer – SafeWork NSW
- Senior Registry Officer – NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal
- Studio Coordinator – Department of Customer Service
- Learning Development & Projects Specialist – NSW Crime Commission
1) Senior Support Officer, Recruitment – Health Infrastructure
Health Infrastructure (part of NSW Health) is seeking a Senior Support Officer to deliver recruitment and onboarding services across the organisation. You’ll coordinate end‑to‑end recruitment activities for employees and contractors, manage documentation and records, and ensure accurate, timely outcomes in a busy environment. This temporary full‑time role runs until 3 May 2026 and may be used to create a talent pool for future opportunities.
- Complete the online application.
- Up‑to‑date CV (max 3 pages).
- Cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the role requirements and capabilities – use our free template to get started.
- Respond to two target questions in the application form – see examples at our targeted questions guide. Questions ask you to describe your experience managing recruitment/contract processes and how you handle tight deadlines.
2) Assistant Program Officer (Talent Pool) – NSW Ministry of Health
The Health Professional Councils Authority is creating a recruitment pool for Assistant Program Officers (Clerk Grade 3/4). Successful candidates may be contacted for current or upcoming vacancies in Sydney CBD or Gladesville and will provide administrative and clerical support to NSW health professional councils. Positions may be full‑time or part‑time with 35‑hour work weeks and a salary of $84,659 – $92,701 plus super and leave loading.
- Review the role description and apply online.
- Up‑to‑date CV (max 5 pages).
- Respond to two target questions (responses are mandatory). See examples for guidance. Questions focus on how you meet tight deadlines and handle difficult stakeholders.
3) Administration Assistant – Housing Response Centre Talent Pool
The Department of Communities & Justice is establishing a talent pool for Administration Assistants within the Temporary Accommodation Payments team. Based in Liverpool, these entry‑level roles (Clerk Grade 1/2) support payment processing, outbound call campaigns, booking management and general enquiries in a fast‑paced response centre. The salary range is $75,728 – $82,329 plus super and annual leave loading.
- Apply via the DCJ Careers site.
- Cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the role requirements – start with our free template.
- Up‑to‑date CV (max 5 pages).
4) Housing Support Assistant – Homes NSW / Housing Services
Homes NSW is recruiting Housing Support Assistants for ongoing and temporary opportunities (up to 12 months) with potential for extension and talent pool creation. These entry‑level roles support client service delivery in Sydney CBD, South West and Western Sydney. Base salary for the General Clerk grade is $36,668 – $71,777 per year plus super and leave loading.
- Apply via the DCJ Careers portal.
- Cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the role requirements – consider our cover letter template.
- Up‑to‑date CV (max 5 pages).
5) Regulatory Service Officer – SafeWork NSW (Department of Customer Service)
SafeWork NSW’s Investigations and Enforcement Directorate is recruiting a Regulatory Service Officer (Clerk Grade 3/4) based in Parramatta. The role provides high‑level administrative support to inspectors, manages records, schedules meetings, assists with investigation briefs and prepares reports. Salary ranges from $84,659 – $92,701 + superannuation, and the position is ongoing.
- Up‑to‑date CV (max 5 pages).
- Cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the capabilities and why you are the right person for the role – our template can help.
- Note that you will need to attend the office three days per week and may travel to other locations; interviews will be in person.
6) Senior Registry Officer – NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)
The Department of Communities & Justice is seeking a Senior Registry Officer (Clerk Grade 3/4) to support the NSW Civil & Administrative Tribunal in Sydney CBD. In this ongoing role you’ll process applications, respond to enquiries, manage case files and coordinate Tribunal hearings. The salary is $84,659 – $92,701 per annum plus superannuation.
- Cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the role requirements – refer to our template.
- Up‑to‑date CV (max 5 pages).
7) Studio Coordinator – Department of Customer Service
The Video and Content Production team within the Department of Customer Service has created a new Studio Coordinator role (Clerk Grade 5/6). Based at the McKell Building in Haymarket, you’ll support a purpose‑built video studio that produces content for SafeWork NSW, Fair Trading, Building Commission NSW, Service NSW and other agencies. The role is full‑time, ongoing and offers a salary range of $99,938 – $110,271 plus superannuation.
- Attach an up‑to‑date CV.
- Brief cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the role. If unsure about length, aim for 2 pages and use our template.
- Be prepared for additional screening checks and to provide evidence of COVID‑19 vaccination or a valid medical contraindication.
8) Learning Development & Projects Specialist – NSW Crime Commission
The NSW Crime Commission’s People & Culture team is recruiting a Learning Development & Projects Specialist (Grade 9/10) on a temporary full‑time basis (up to 12 months with potential for extension). You’ll design and implement learning and development programs, coordinate complex projects across the Commission and promote a culture of continual learning. The position is based in Sydney CBD, requires Australian citizenship and offers remuneration of $129,464 – $142,665 per year plus super and leave loading.
- Submit your application via the NSW Crime Commission Careers Website.
- CV (max 5 A4 pages) including your citizenship status.
- Cover letter (max 1 A4 page) outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role – use our template to prepare.
- A document (max 2 A4 pages) answering two target questions (see our guide):
- What does building a strong learning culture look like in practice and how would you implement this in the Commission’s culture?
- Describe how you would conduct a skills and capabilities needs analysis for different divisions, roles or the Commission as a whole.
- Be prepared to obtain security clearances from the Crime Commissioner and the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency – only Australian citizens are eligible.
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