Administration Manager

Lead with Heart and Purpose – Join Us as an Administration Manager


Remuneration: $84,436 – $112,331 p.a + Superannuation + Salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time  
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1 
Hours Per Week: 38/hrs per week
Location: Maitland Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ582241
Closing date: Wednesday, 2nd July 2025

Are you a compassionate, people-focused leader who is not only operationally excellent but genuinely invested in their people? 

This is more than just a management role—you will a pivotal part of our growing organisation, supporting over 100 dedicated team members across various departments. You will help shape the future of care while ensuring your team feels supported, valued, and inspired every step of the way.

Your Next Professional Home   

As our Administration Manager, you will be at the centre of a dynamic and evolving environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Staff rostering, recruitment, performance management, and training.
• Maintaining an open-door approach; Supporting staff through change, facilitating professional growth and providing a confidential approachable space 
• Actively supporting your team on the ground while contributing to executive-level discussions
• Overseeing a large and growing workforce across a vast range of services including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, admissions & switchboard
• Leading with a balance of authority and empathy, upholding a culture of accountability, trust, and care

This role requires you to see both the big picture and the finer details, allowing you to guide administrative operations in a way that truly enhances the patient journey across the facility.

Support Network

You will be well-supported in your role, with a strong framework to help you succeed:

• Regular support and check-ins with the General Manager
• Skilled and dependable Team Leads who provide daily operational support
• A thorough handover from the outgoing Administration Manager to ensure a smooth transition
• Linked in with other leaders and managers within the organisation to build strong connections and a robust professional support network
• You will be connected in with a mentor to provide ongoing support and guidance 
• Opportunities for leadership and management training  

How You Will Make a Difference 

You are a natural leader who thrives on supporting others and fostering a healthy, engaged team environment, you will be:

• Empathetic and intuitive – you recognise unspoken needs, respond with care, and bring steadiness to the team
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – you build trust and rapport across all levels
• Strong organisational and time management abilities – with a talent for balancing priorities and solving problems calmly
• A practical, systems-savvy mindset – using available tools and data to streamline operations and break down complex processes
• Confidence to collaborate with industrial associations and lead through periods of change
• A core value of investing in people, celebrating diverse strengths, and recognising the unique value of every administrative role
  
  

Why Join HNE?  
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer. 

• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and 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 Jenny Martin on jenny.martin@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.  

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 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.  
 
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