Administration Officer
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4
Remuneration: $75,176.8 - $76,897.65 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ631929
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Applications Close: 2 February 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
We are looking for a permanent full time Administration Officer Level 4 to support the Department of Medical Genomics at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, NSW Health Pathology.
The successful applicant will work with a great team of Genetic Pathologists, scientists and allied health staff who work closely together to provide genomic/genetic services to our referring clinicians. The position will entail being the primary point of contact and communication for the department, supporting the Genetic Pathologists and Laboratory Manager with general office duties as required, as well as more general administrative duties such as rostering, patient billing, procurement and general administrative support to the lab staff as directed by the Lab Manager.
What we can offer you
Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
The Administration Officer position provides effective administration and office support services for the Department of Medical Genomics RPA Hospital. The duties will range from providing administration support for the Head of the Department, being the primary point of contact and reception for the department, providing support with rostering, meeting agendas and minutes, contact lists and supporting other senior staff where necessary. All tasks undertaken will be conducted in a professional and timely manner.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Proven computer literacy and strong keyboard skills with speed and accuracy. Confidence in working with a range of software programs including but not limited to rostering with HealthRoster, patient billing using Pathnet and iProcurement.
- Proven experience working in a high workload and pressure area with successful track records to provide best performance as well as knowledge of clinical and corporate applications and work practices, and their relationship to other health care processes.
- Demonstrated ability and initiative to work both as part of a team and independently, supporting your team members and management, with sound knowledge of administrative procedures in health setting.
- Demonstrated strong customer focus and commitment to providing exceptional services to all clients (internal and external to the organistion).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including strong written and verbal English and be capable of professionally liaising and working with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation using different modes of communication in a technical and business context.
- Demonstrated experience in diary management, scheduling meetings and coordinating conference room bookings, maintaining meeting agendas and recording meeting minutes, with proven ability to assist in the development and maintenance of rosters.
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For role related queries or questions contact Stuart Cole on Stuart.Cole@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understands NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity
