Administration Officer

About Us

Taree is a historic riverside town nestled along the beautiful Manning River and serves as the vibrant hub of the Manning Valley. Located just 3.5 hours from Sydney and 2 hours from Newcastle, Taree offers an ideal blend of peaceful living and easy access to national parks, scenic beaches, and rich cultural attractions.

Whether you're taking in panoramic views from Apex Lookout or exploring local arts and entertainment, you'll find a welcoming community and an enviable lifestyle here on the Barrington Coast.

About the Role

We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Administration Officer to provide efficient and effective administrative and clerical support at Manning Hospital.

This front-line role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service. As the first point of contact for patients, families, and visitors, you'll help ensure a professional, welcoming, and responsive environment for all.

This position operates on a rotating roster across a 7-day week, with shifts scheduled outside standard business hours—ranging from 6:30am to midnight. Flexibility is essential, as shift times will vary.

You'll receive comprehensive orientation and buddy support throughout your training, and you won’t be working alone—this is a collaborative and dedicated team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a professional first point of contact for all enquiries—phone, email, and in person
• Deliver timely and accurate administrative support, including data entry and document management
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy in all aspects of patient and staff interactions
• Assist in coordinating day-to-day clerical operations and workflows
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical staff to support seamless patient care
  
  

About You

• Proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling sensitive information
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-focused approach
• Proficient in using computer systems and open to learning new technologies
• Confident working independently while being a supportive team player
• Flexible, dependable, and responsive to dynamic roster and service needs
  
  

Why Join Us?

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by meaningful work in a beautiful region. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – offering real work/life 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 their families
• Collaborate with a diverse team of clinical and non-clinical professionals

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Vickie Taylor on Vickie.Taylor@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

Previous candidates need not re-apply. 

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

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 strongly encourage applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply.
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
 
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.  Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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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