Administration Assistants - Respiratory CSU - Targeted

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until January 2027
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Remuneration:  $71.072.43 - $73, 287.41 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ627837
Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion. 

"Where organisation meets purpose in healthcare"

Why Join Us
Join a supportive and collaborative Respiratory team at John Hunter Hospital, where your work plays a vital role in patient care. You’ll be welcomed with structured training and buddy support, work alongside experienced clinicians, and enjoy a dynamic role in one of NSW’s leading hospitals.

Where you’ll be working
You will be based within the Respiratory Department at John Hunter Hospital, working closely alongside the Sleep Unit, which operates from a separate location. This is a busy and highly collaborative clinical environment where you’ll work with a dedicated team of administrative staff, medical officers, nurses, and the Respiratory and Sleep Team Leader. The department plays a vital role in supporting patients with complex respiratory and sleep-related conditions, making strong administrative support essential to daily operations.

About the role
In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to Staff Specialists and the wider clinical team, helping to ensure the smooth running of multiple respiratory clinics and patient pathways. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include answering and managing phone enquiries, booking and coordinating patient appointments, typing correspondence for advanced trainees, and reviewing and distributing clinical letters. You will also assist with clinic preparation and patient coordination, contributing to efficient service delivery and a positive patient experience in a fast-paced hospital setting.

About You

• Highly organised and proactive administration professional

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities

• Confident working both autonomously and as part of a team

• Positive “can-do” attitude and solution-focused mindset

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to think outside the box

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable liaising with clinicians, patients, and multidisciplinary teams
  
  

How you’ll be supported

• Structured in-house training to help you confidently settle into the role

• Buddying arrangement during onboarding to support learning and build confidence

• Ongoing guidance from experienced team members and leadership

• A supportive, connected team environment to help you succeed

• Salary packaging options, novated leasing, and Fitness Passport to help increase your take-home pay
  
  

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For role related queries or questions contact Sonya Benson at Sonya.benson@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 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