Anaesthetics Coordinator

Be the first point of contact that makes a difference
 

Remuneration: $75,176.80 – $76,897.65 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time to July 2026
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4
Hours Per Week: 38hrs/week
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ624832
Applications Close: Sunday, 11th January 2026

 

 Be the reassuring presence for patients and families while supporting life-changing care behind the scenes. 

Join a dedicated team at Maitland Hospital, where compassion, teamwork, and community truly matter.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to the required departments to ensure the smooth operation of the service.

You will work closely with the waitlist team to schedule patients for theatre, coordinate rostering to ensure theatres are appropriately staffed, and arrange all required anaesthetic support. You will also adapt to changing priorities to maintain efficient service delivery and ensure high-quality patient care is consistently supported.

Your Key Skills:

You’re someone who naturally builds trust and rapport, using your strong people skills to provide excellent service.

You stay organised and manage your time well, even when things get busy, and you’re confident taking initiative to solve problems when they arise. Experience in rostering and waitlist coordination is highly valued and will help you thrive in this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to expand their expertise and make a real impact every day. By joining HNE Health, you’ll also enjoy:

• A supportive, inclusive, and passionate team with a great workplace culture
• A Monday–Friday role, no weekends!
• Opportunities for future growth within HNE Health
• A monthly day off for full-time employees
• Increased take-home pay with Salary Packaging and Fitness Passport options
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.  
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.
• 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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support.