Pharmacy Administration Officer (Targeted)

Are you looking for an admin role that works around your lifestyle? Join our admin team on a part-time basis at the John Hunter Hospital. Bring your strong administrative and organisational skills 2 days per week! 

Remuneration: $36.45 - 37.29 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4
Location: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Country
Hours Per Week: 14 - this role is a job-share arrangement 
Requisition ID: REQ530974
Applications Close: Sunday 19th January 2025

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

About us:
For our vibrant team of approximately 75, the core value of teamwork isn't just a slogan – it's the heartbeat of our department. Here, you'll be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team where everyone's voice matters and where collective success is the ultimate goal. We aim to achieve optimal medication outcomes following the Hunter New England principle of serving Every Patient, Every Time. We achieve this goal by providing pharmacy services to inpatients, outpatients and various clinics and healthcare services in the Newcastle community and across the Hunter New England District.


About the role:
This role provides administrative support to our department, focusing on the dispensary and procurement areas. Key duties include:

• Front counter customer service, processing prescriptions, assisting with reporting, invoice entry, purchase orders, and document management.
• You will handle pharmacy paperwork, maintenance requests, non-pharmaceutical billing, meeting coordination, and mail processing.
• You will manage equipment registers, assist with staff recruitment, onboarding, WHS activities, rosters, leave, and payroll.
• You will support the Operational Deputy, provide secretarial duties for meetings, and oversee other administrative staff as needed.
  

About you:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and personable candidate to join our growing team.

• You will be experienced in the provision of administration services, with a qualification or documented experience to support this.
• You will be proficient in the use of IT, especially the Microsoft Suite of applications.
• You will ideally have assisted in payroll processing. 
• A background in health or public health experience would be an advantage but is not a pre-requisite.
• The ideal candidate will have great attention to detail, good processes, strong organisational skills and an eagerness to learn will succeed. 

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
  
  
  
  

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  

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