Casual Administration Officer - Level 2
Remuneration: $32.30 - $33.37 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Inverell Hospital
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Requisition Number: REQ549683
Closing Date: Sunday 9th of February 2025
Exciting opportunity to kick-start your career in NSW Health! Get your foot in the door and gain valuable experience in a rewarding healthcare environment.
Inverell Hospital is seeking a Casual Administration Support Officer to provide vital support across multiple departments, including the Medical Ward, Emergency, Maternity, Renal Unit, and Medical Records.
Where You Will Be Working
Inverell Hospital is part of the Hunter New England Local Health District, providing vital healthcare services to the community. Inverell Hospital has a rich history dating back to 1887, when the original hospital was established to serve a population of approximately 1,600 inhabitants. Over the years, the hospital has expanded and evolved to meet the growing healthcare needs of the Inverell community. Inverell Hospital, is a 52-bed public facility and offers a range of services, including 24/7 emergency care, as well as general surgery, maternity, and rehabilitation and medical imaging.
About the Role
The Administration Team is dedicated to supporting patients and clinical staff through high-quality administrative assistance, ensuring smooth hospital operations. This role is to provide vital leave cover for our administration tea. This will involve front-line customer service and administrative support across multiple hospital departments.
You'll use various software programs to manage records, handle inquiries, assist with patient admissions, while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in all tasks.
What We are looking for
We are looking for a highly organised and adaptable team player who can work at short notice to cover last-minute sick leave and provide ADO relief with rosters set two weeks in advance.
The ideal candidate will have strong multitasking skills, proficiency in various computer programs, and keen attention to detail in interpreting customer needs.
Excellent phone etiquette, relationship-building skills, and a flexible, proactive approach are essential for success in this role.
Previous experience in a similar role within a health service setting would be helpful though not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Training provided by our experienced Administration Team and Educator.
- Be part of a close-knit team that values problem-solving and collaboration.
- Gain experience in a dynamic hospital setting with diverse responsibilities.
- Enjoy the benefits of working in beautiful Inverell, with its affordable living and strong community spirit.
- Opportunity to get foot in the door for career in NSW Health.
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. 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) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife 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 family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
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Further Information for Applicants:
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.
If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
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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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