NSW Government

HR Officer - REQ623733

🔍 Westmead, The Childrens Hospital at Westmead | Western Sydney

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Consulting and Generalist HR
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REQ623733 Requisition #
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Nov 18, 2025 Post Date

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 6
Remuneration: 83554.59 - 85530.07 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ623733
Location: Westmead 
Applications Close: Midnight on 29 November 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

What you'll be doing

The HR Administration Officer will provide an effective and efficient administration function to Workforce functions. This role will provide a comprehensive range of support services and assist the Human Resources Manager and Human Resources team to deliver exceptional, high quality customer service for clients and associated stakeholders. The HR Administration Officer will be responsible for undertaking day to day administration activities as determined by the Human Resources Manager or appropriate delegate, and exercise initiative in ensuring work is prioritised to meet the needs of the department. 
 

About You
We’re looking for someone who:

  • Demonstrated experience working as an Administration Officer in a Human Resources environment for a large, complex organization, preferably in a Health environment, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of HR/Workforce processes or willingness to learn, including case management, change management and external notification processes.
  • Proven ability to work in a high volume and demanding environment with proven capacity to manage concurrent activities of a diverse nature. Ability to apply legislation, regulations, instructions, or procedural guidelines relevant to all People and Culture functions and including a good knowledge of recordkeeping requirements and systems to support compliance of the State Records Act 1998


How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

  • A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
  • Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description 

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

  • Salary packaging for tax savings
  • Meal entertainment savings
  • Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fitness Passport
  • Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information? 

  1. Click here for the Position Description.
  2. Find out more about applying for this position
  3. Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
  4. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.


Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Roseanna North on roseanna.north@health.nsw.gov.au

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact  SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.

Child Safe Standards
SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. 

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.

Eligibility List

An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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