Administration Officer - Brighter Beginnings
Administration Officer – Brighter Beginnings
Remuneration: $71,072.43 - $73,287.41 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Wallsend Health Campus, with support across Hunter New England
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - ending 30th June 2026
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ616955
Applications Close: Monday, 24th November 2025
About the Role:
The Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks Program is a joint initiative between NSW Health and the NSW Department of Education, designed to support the First 2000 Days Framework. The program ensures all four-year-old children attending long day care or community preschool services have equitable access to important health and development checks.
As the Administration Officer, you will play a key role in supporting our clinicians by coordinating service visits across preschools in the Hunter New England region. You’ll manage scheduling, data entry, payroll tasks, clinic organisation, and resource management that keep the service running smoothly.
This position also supports the HNEKids ADHD Service, where duties include appointment booking, welcoming families to the clinic, medical typing, and general administrative functions that contribute to a positive and efficient patient experience.
It’s a varied and rewarding role that blends coordination, communication, and teamwork in a purpose-driven environment.
About Us:
Based at Wallsend Health Campus, you will be part of a dedicated administrative team supporting community paediatric services across HNELHD. The culture is collaborative, warm, and supportive, with a strong focus on helping children and families access quality care.
You will work closely with admin officers from both Brighter Beginnings and HNEKids ADHD Service, along with clinicians and multidisciplinary staff who value professionalism, reliability, and a child-focused mindset.
About You:
You are organised, adaptable, and confident in managing multiple tasks in a fast-evolving service.
Your communication skills enable you to work effectively with clinicians, preschool staff, families, and colleagues across different locations.
You bring:
- A valid NSW Working With Children Check, or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- The ability to adapt to changing workflows as services evolve
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication
- Familiarity with electronic medical records, Microsoft Office, and the confidence to learn new systems
A friendly and professional approach when working with parents, carers, and multidisciplinary teams
- Experience in healthcare administration or paediatric services is beneficial but not essential.
- A willingness to learn and contribute proactively is key.
What We Offer:
Orientation and training will be provided across all software packages, systems, and service processes.
You will have ongoing support from:
- Administration officers within Brighter Beginnings and HNEKids ADHD Service
- The broader paediatric administration network
Clinicians and team leaders who value shared learning and collaboration
Working with Hunter New England Local Health District gives you access to exceptional benefits and development opportunities, including:
- Educational and professional development opportunities
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- ADOs each month (for full time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professionals
HNELHD embraces CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment, ensuring you have every opportunity to thrive and grow your career.
Additional Information:
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- 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.
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.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Bridget Storey on bridget.osullivan@health.nsw.gov.au
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 B 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 B 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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