Administration Coordinator - Armidale Refugee Health
Make an Impact. Support a Community. Grow with a Team that Values You.
Remuneration: $71,072.43 - $73,287.41 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time to Jan 2027 (Job share arrangements also considered)
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Hours Per Week: 38hrs
Requisition ID: REQ625775
Closing Date: Monday, 5th January 2026
Tentative interviews for 12th & 13th January
Hear from Us!
“I’ve had an incredible journey, working as an administration coordinator for the Refugee Health team in Armidale. I’ve loved having the opportunity to support the local refugee community as part of a compassionate & hard-working team, and to work with an extensive network of local agencies.
Working in this role has ignited a passion within me for working with culturally & linguistically diverse people, and I feel very privileged to be a part of team helping clients thrive. I will carry everything I’ve learnt, the experiences I’ve had, and the relationships I’ve made in this space for a very long time”
- Ezlo Van Jaarsveld
The Heart of the Role
Do you want a role where your work truly makes a difference, helping people feel supported, safe, and cared for? Join our friendly and compassionate team at the refugee health clinic in Armidale as our Administration Coordinator.
You’ll be at the heart of our clinic, keeping everything running smoothly, supporting both clinicians and patients, and helping our multi-disciplinary team provide high-quality, culturally sensitive care. Every day will be different, and every day you’ll see the impact of your work in the lives of the people we support.
Key Responsibilities
- Talking directly with refugees, building trusting relationships making them feel welcome and understood.
- Coordinate interpreter bookings and clinic appointments, using your judgement to assess when interpreters are needed.
- Supporting our clinicians with clinic coordination, documentation, and workflow management.
- Connecting with local community services and hospitals to support our patients.
The Qualities We Value
To fulfil this role, you are someone who genuinely wants to make a difference and can hold space for people with a wide range of experiences. You communicate with kindness and cultural sensitivity, approaching every interaction with patience, empathy, and respect.
You’re also someone who brings:
Able to navigate conversations to listen, understand, and respond effectively
Clear communication and strong organisational abilities
Values teamwork and thrive in an autonomous, collaborative environment
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
Join a supportive, inclusive, and passionate team with a great workplace culture
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of refugees and the local community
Monday–Friday role with flexibility in work hours to support work-life balance
Open yourself to future opportunities and growth within HNE
Monthly day off for full time employees
Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging & Fitness Passport options
Access to Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Ashley Young on Ashley.Young@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
- 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 ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- 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.
Information for Applicants:
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: https://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 Hunter New England Health 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.
Hunter New England 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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