Administration Clinical Support Officer

Are you an organised and detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication and administration skills?

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment, supporting nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals to ensure smooth ward operations.

About the Role

Armidale Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Support Officer (CSO) to provide efficient and effective administrative support within the Surgical Ward. In this role, you will work in collaboration with and under the direct supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager.The Surgical Ward is a 22-bed unit with 31 nursing staff, and as a ward-based CSO, you will play a key role in supporting nurses, midwives, medical staff, and allied health professionals. 

You will be provided with comprehensive training, education, and support to help you succeed in this role, alongside our friendly and welcoming CSO team. This role is to Commence 10th June 2025 until 22nd March 2026 covering maternity leave with possible extension.

About You

• You are an enthusiastic individual who works well both collaboratively within a team and autonomously.
• You have excellent administration and time management skills, using task prioritisation to effectively complete all tasks within required timeframes. 
• You have strong problem-solving skills and are able to use a wide range of computer hardware, software and electronic systems to complete work activities
• A Certificate III in Health Administration (or willingness to obtain one) is desirable.

Benefits for You

🌟 Be part of a supportive and professional healthcare team.
🌟 Develop your skills with on-the-job training and mentorship.
🌟 Enjoy a dynamic and rewarding work environment.
🌟 Benefit from the job security and flexibility of NSW Health.

What we can offer you: 

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:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• 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

 Join us in making a difference—one patient, one ward, one day at a time!

Application Information

1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Ashlee Olrich at ashlee.olrich@health.nsw.gov.au

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

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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