Ward Clerk

Enjoy the flexibility of casual and Temporary Part-Time opportunities as a Ward Clerk, where every shift offers meaningful healthcare experience, career growth, and the perfect balance between rewarding work and lifestyle freedom.


Remuneration: $33.59 - $34.71 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until September 2026 and Casual Opportunities Available
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Glen Innes District Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ657709
Applications Close: Monday 25th May 2026



 

About the role: 

Step into a rewarding career as a Ward Clerk at Glen Innes District Hospital, where you will become the vital link connecting patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams within the Emergency and In-Patient Departments. This dynamic and fast-paced role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact every day by providing compassionate frontline support while ensuring the smooth coordination of patient care within a supportive rural healthcare environment.

Working closely alongside Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health professionals, you will thrive in a varied role that combines patient interaction, administration, communication, and organisational support - making you an essential part of the hospital’s day-to-day operations. With strong team culture, ongoing guidance, and access to internal NSW Health education and professional development opportunities, this position offers the perfect pathway to grow a long-term healthcare administration career while enjoying the welcoming community lifestyle that Glen Innes has to offer.

Where you’ll be working: 

Set against the stunning backdrop of the New England Highlands, Glen Innes District Hospital offers the rare opportunity to build a rewarding healthcare career while embracing the charm, tranquillity, and strong sense of community that regional living is renowned for. Surrounded by crisp country air, heritage streetscapes, national parks, and breathtaking natural beauty, Glen Innes delivers an exceptional lifestyle where work-life balance truly becomes part of everyday life.

As a valued rural healthcare facility within Hunter New England Local Health District, the hospital provides compassionate, patient-centred care across a broad range of services, creating an environment where staff are genuinely supported, recognised, and connected to the community they serve. Working at Glen Innes District Hospital means becoming part of a close-knit and collaborative team where your contribution is visible, meaningful, and deeply appreciated - all while enjoying the affordability, relaxed pace, and welcoming spirit of one of regional New South Wales’ most picturesque towns.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: 

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network
• Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
• Ongoing support from an Administration Manager and experienced colleagues
• Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

• If you are a calm, organised and compassionate professional who thrives in a busy healthcare environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional patient-focused service.
• If you bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to supporting patients, families, and clinical teams with professionalism and care.
• If you are a team-oriented individual who remains composed under pressure, works efficiently in a fast-paced setting, and values contributing to meaningful healthcare outcomes.
• If you are proactive, reliable, and passionate about delivering high-quality administrative and customer service support within a dynamic hospital environment.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies. 

• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants.

• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.

• Hunter New England Health 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.

• 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.  

• 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.  

  
   

Need more information? 

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For role related queries or questions contact Emma Clifton-Smith on emma.cliftonsmith@health.nsw.gov.au