Administration Officer

Remuneration: $35.84 - $36.96 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Location: Cessnock District Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ642880
Applications Close: Monday 16th March 2026

 

About the Role – Administration Officer

As an Administration Officer, you will immerse yourself in a dynamic, hands-on experience across multiple hospital settings, including Ward Clerk and Clinic Administration, Front Desk Reception, the Emergency Department, and Switchboard.

In this role, you will take ownership of essential administrative functions, from coordinating theatre paperwork and managing incoming calls to overseeing correspondence with precision and professionalism. This position offers the perfect opportunity to build a solid foundation, expand your skillset, and thrive within a supportive, collaborative hospital environment, all while contributing meaningfully to the smooth operation of our clinical teams.
 

Where you’ll be working: 

Cessnock District Hospital is a modern, purpose-built facility offering contemporary healthcare in a welcoming, regional setting. Nestled in the vibrant community of Cessnock, in the heart of the Hunter Valley, the hospital combines state-of-the-art facilities with a friendly, community-focused environment, making it the perfect place to grow your career while enjoying the charm, lifestyle, and scenic beauty of the region.
 

Why Join HNE?

• A supportive and collaborative team

• Flexibility in work hours

• Monthly allocated day off

• Ongoing professional development across the administrative network

• Career progression opportunities within NSW Health

• Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing
   

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

• Confident navigating computers and adept with a variety of software applications.

• Quick to learn, articulate in communication, and thrives in a collaborative team environment.

• Flexible and adaptable, able to flourish in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

• Enthusiastic about continuous learning, professional growth, and making a meaningful, positive impact every day.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!

Additional information:

• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants.

• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first. 

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support. 

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description 

• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Yasmin Glover on yasmin.glover@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health.  For more information, please visit:  http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. 

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