Administrative Typist - Geriatric Medicine

Join our Geriatric Medicine Team — where collaboration, care and flexibility meet.

Remuneration: $34.46 - $35.54 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Wallsend Campus & Rankin Park Centre
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Hours Per Week: 30
Requisition ID: REQ594978
Applications Close: Sunday, 24th August 2025
 

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and adaptable Administration Officer to join our small, close-knit team supporting the Department of Geriatric Medicine. This is a varied role where no two days are the same - from booking clinics and confirming patients to liaising with doctors and producing accurate correspondence.

Working as part of a team of four (including the Team Leader and Head of Department), you will be the go-to administrative support for our staff specialists and allied team members.

We value flexibility - while the role requires you to work Fridays, we are open to shorter days across five days or other arrangements to suit the right candidate.

In this role, you will:

• Manage clinic bookings, patient confirmations and associated correspondence
• Liaise effectively with doctors, patients and fellow administrative staff
• Transcribe reports and create accurate documentation in a timely manner
• Navigate internal systems to support the day-to-day running of the service
• Contribute to a friendly and cooperative team culture

About You

You are an efficient and tech-savvy administrator with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your workload. You communicate clearly, work well in a team, and enjoy making a positive impact in a healthcare environment.

Essential skills and attributes:

• Fast and accurate typing, with experience in data collection, report transcription and correspondence
• Knowledge of medical terminology (or ability to learn)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks independently
• Competence with Microsoft Office Suite and capacity to learn new systems

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and approachable leadership, with on-site guidance and training provided
• Work in a small, easy-going team that values quality work and collaboration
• Enjoy a central Newcastle location with convenient parking and no big-hospital traffic hassles
• Flexibility in work patterns to help balance your life and career

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 
• Please note: Friday availability is essential for this role.
• Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
   

Need more information? 

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For role related queries or questions contact Hayley Brennan on Hayley.Brennan@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 
 
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This is a Category B 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 B 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.