Casual Administration Officer

What’s in Store for You

Ready to step into a rewarding administrative role in the healthcare sector? This is your chance to join a welcoming team and gain hands-on experience supporting aged care services. You’ll be the friendly first point of contact for patients and visitors, providing essential admin support that truly makes a difference.

This is a great opportunity to build a strong foundation in healthcare administration while developing a broad skill set in a supportive, values-driven environment.

In this role, you’ll:

• Deliver high-quality customer service via phone, email, and in-person enquiries
• Complete administrative tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
• Prioritise workload efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain records in line with CHIME and Aged Care Guidelines
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and respectful team culture
  
  

You’ll be perfect for this role if you:

• Are IT-savvy and quick to learn new systems
• Communicate with confidence and clarity
• Thrive when juggling multiple tasks
• Show initiative and have a proactive, can-do attitude
• Work well both independently and as part of a team

What We Offer:

At Hunter New England Health, you’ll be part of a network that values your contribution, supports your development, and champions your wellbeing:

• Fitness Passport – access to discounted gyms and health facilities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• The chance to collaborate with a passionate team of clinical and non-clinical professionals

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 Mary Saville on Louise.Saville@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information:

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment 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.  
• 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. 
• Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 
  
  

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.  
   
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