Administrative Officer (Level 4) - Palliative Care, Ambulatory Care Business Unit
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 4
Remuneration: $78,183 - $79,973 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ665802
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
We are seeking an experienced Administrative Officer to provide support to the Palliative Care Department and its clinic. Key responsibilities include patient appointment bookings, referral management, responding to patient enquiries, supporting clinical teams, taking meeting minutes, stock ordering, and general administrative duties.
The successful applicant will have strong administrative and customer service skills, with healthcare administration experience highly desirable. The person will be tech-savvy, adaptable, a quick learner, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
This position will work 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, including shifts of 8:00 am–4:30 pm and 8:30 am–5:00 pm.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience in an administrative setting with established high level computer literacy and typing skills, including experience with dictaphone transcribing equipment or software, with a minimum typing speed of 60wpm.
- Knowledge of Medicare billing.
- Ability to work to support a Head of Department, independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of internal and external customers both verbally and in writing.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Additional public holiday during the end of year period.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For further information, please contact Maya Widya on 0467 926 421 or via email at Ristia.Mayawidya@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 23 August 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
