Palliative Care Administrative Officer (Level 5)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 5
Remuneration: $82,337 - $84,205 per annum + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital with potential travel opportunities!
Requisition ID: REQ678625
About the Role
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.
You’ll be joining Concord Repatriation General Hospital, a trusted healthcare leader for more than 70 years, proudly rooted in Veteran care and now serving the communities of Concord, Strathfield, Burwood and beyond. The role may also require travel to other facilities within Sydney Local Health District.
The Palliative Care Administrative Officer plays a key role in supporting the Palliative Care for Advanced Diseases (PCAD) Program, ensuring all administrative tasks are completed accurately and efficiently. The role also provides secretariat support to the Clinical Director, Cancer Services & Palliative Care, along with broader administrative duties across the SLHD Specialist Palliative Care Service.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including problem solving and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated competency in using hospital-based computer software systems (e.g. eMR/Scheduler) and Microsoft Office systems.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload to deliver service objectives within defined timeframes.
- Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 Licence acceptable).
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.
- The ability to use the Concord Hospital Staff Gym
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.
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For enquiries, please contact Edward Lie via email at Edward.Lie@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 4 August 2026
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