Administrative Officer Level 4 - Cancer Services, Ambulatory Care Business Unit
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 4
Remuneration: $72,285 - $73,940 per annum + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ610869
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The Ambulatory Care Business Unit (ACBU) provides a centralised administrative service to a variety of Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital’s outpatient and private clinics. Department Secretary roles within ACBU are responsible for delivering a high standard of administrative support to the operations of outpatient departments, including high level secretarial, administrative and advisory support in accordance with the operating requirements of ACBU at RPA Hospital. This also includes providing a high standard of medical typing of reports in a timely manner, as well as coordinating the receipt, triage and review of General Practitioner and other referring specialist letters and referrals, and other general administrative support as necessary.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience in an administrative setting with established high level computer literacy and typing skills, including experience with dictaphone transcribing equipment or software, with a minimum typing speed of 60wpm.
- Excellent organisational skills with comprehension of the need for accuracy and attention to detail in all documentation, and the capacity to work under pressure to support the operations of the department.
- Understanding of Medical Terminology or certificate demonstrating completion of same.
Benefits and Perks!
Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & 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 Benefit.
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 (PD2024_015).
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Applications Close: 12 October 2025
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