Administration Officer - Medical Typist
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $71,072.43 - $73,287.41 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ666308
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Applications Close: 21 June 2026 - 11:59pm
An opportunity to join the Department of Tissue Pathology and Diagnostic Oncology at RPA as an Administration Officer.
About the opportunity
Are you interested in working in a state-of-the-art facility with one of the largest public Anatomical Pathology laboratories? The Department of Tissue Pathology and Diagnostic Oncology at RPA are seeking a motivated individual to provide administrative and organisational support to a team of doctors and scientists.
As the statewide diagnostic service for bone and soft tissue sarcoma, pelvic exenteration, complex head and neck resections, liver and kidney transplants and diagnostic molecular pathology, you will be exposed to a diverse range of specialty pathology. The successful applicant will be joining a team of scientists and technicians, working together with administrative and medical staff, to ensure the delivery of high-quality pathology results to patients and clinicians.
Located at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Campus in Camperdown, Sydney. Our laboratory is conveniently located near three train stations and multiple bus stops. Staff enjoy easy access to many local cafes and entertainment facilities.
What you'll be doing
Provide an effective full range of administrative support services, including filing and records management, data input and management, mail receipt and sorting, maintenance of registers, photocopying, compilation of annuals and reports to support the smooth running of the service.
What we can offer you
- Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Work-life balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave
- Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
Health & wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and organise own work, display time management skills taking into account the impact on others to achieve results to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to use computer hardware, software applications and electronic administration systems and Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel to complete requirements of the role.
- A demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of administrative tasks in a high volume work environment under general instruction requiring minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to confidently and courteously deal with a variety of people.
- Accurate medical typing and experience with medical terminology and ability/willingness to type to dictation.
Information For Applicants
- NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
- NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
- NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Carlie Wiersma on Carlie.Wiersma@health.nsw.gov.au
To learn more about NSWHP please visit “Life at NSW Health Pathology” or connect with us on LinkedIn!
