Administrative Officer (Level 3) - NARMU
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time/Job share
Hours per Week: Minimum 16
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $37.27 - $38.44 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ654508
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
This role will be ward/unit based and support the work activities of nurses, midwives, medical staff and allied health staff, with locally determined shift times based on patient and ward/unit service delivery needs. This role may provide functions across the health facility or to more than one ward/unit. It will work closely with existing administrative staff such as ward clerks and communication officers at the ward/unit level. The role will complement existing roles, systems and processes in each organisation.
The role will provide timely and accurate administrative/transactional services for members of the health care team on designated ward(s)/unit(s) under the direction of a NUM. The role will work under broad supervision but will be required to take some independent action. Scope exists for exercising initiative in the application of established work practices and procedures. Decisions affecting the overall functioning and management of the ward / unit remain the responsibility of the NUM.
This position will be working a rotating roster, Monday to Sunday. Shift times are:
- Morning, 07:00 - 15:30.
- Afternoon, 12:00 - 20:30.
- Weekend, 09:00 - 17:30.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience in database management and HealthRoster would be preferable.
- Excellent communication skills including accurate spelling, good comprehension, confidence in the spoken word and ability to deal confidently and courteously with people at all levels.
- Capacity to work under broad supervision and to undertake a diverse range of tasks as an effective member of a team in a high pressure, high volume work environment.
- Holds or is willing to undertake a Certificate III in Health Administration or equivalent.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month (for full time employees), paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.
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For further information, please contact Peter Linnegar via email at Peter.Linnegar@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 2 August 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
