Administrative Officer
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Adminstration Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $32.30 - $33.37 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Requisition ID: REQ590943
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive, customer-focused Administration Officer to join our team at Western Newcastle Community Health Centre. As the first point of contact at our busy front desk, you’ll provide vital admin support across a range of community health services.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Welcoming and checking in patients
- Notifying clinicians of patients arrival
- Handling phone enquiries
- Managing medical records and general admin tasks
About the Team
Our centre delivers a wide range of adult focused community health services, both at home and in the clinic. You’ll be part of a supportive, professional team passionate about providing quality care to the local community.
Our team offers a supportive orientation and step-by-step training to help you get comfortable with our systems and processes from the start.
What You’ll Bring
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Strong time management and the ability to prioritise
- Confidence using computers and eagerness to learn
- A team-oriented mindset
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
- Be part of Sustainable Healthcare – working together towards a zero-impact future
- Enjoy 4 weeks of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Access paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – supporting true work-life balance
- Take advantage of Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Stay active with Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free support services for staff and their families
Requirement
- Eligible to drive in NSW
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary 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.
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 Paula Gardiner on Paula.Gardiner@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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.
