Administration Officer - Emergency Department

Shape Your Future in Healthcare — Support, Growth, and Opportunity Await


Remuneration: $32.30 - $ 33.37 + Superannuation
Employment Type: Temporary, Permeant and Casual Opportunities 
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Location: Armidale Hospital 
Hours Per Week: Various 
Requisition ID: REQ609757
Closing Date: Monday, 20th October 2025

 

The Opportunity

Armidale Hospital has exciting opportunities available in our Emergency Department, a team where you contribution truly matters and every day brings new challenges and opportunities.

We have Part Time, Full Time and Casual positions available – so there’s a role to suit everyone!

 

Does this Sound Like You?

In this role, you’ll work closely with clinical and non-clinical staff, answer calls, greet patients, and keep filing and records organised—all while providing friendly, professional, and confidential administrative support. We’re looking for self-motivated, reliable, and adaptable individuals who are eager to learn and grow in all aspects of the role.

You will have:

✔ Strong organisational skills – able to plan, prioritise, and manage tasks effectively.
✔ High attention to detail – ensuring accuracy and quality in all aspects of work.
✔ Adaptability – calm under pressure and confident in a fast-changing environment.
✔ A positive and friendly attitude – approachable, team-oriented, and customer-focused.
✔ Essential: Availability to work on a 24/7 rotating roster
 

Why Join Us?

ChatGPT said:

• Open yourself to future opportunities within HNE Healthcare
• Opportunity to expand your administration skills in a rewarding role 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging and Fitness Passport options
• Access to Employee Assistance Program to promote your wellbeing

• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)

  
  
  

 Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Keren Fletcher on Keren.Fletcher@health.nsw.gov.au
 

Additional Information 

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• 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. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.    
• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants

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: https://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 Hunter New England Health 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.

Hunter New England 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.  

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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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