Communications Clerk

Support care at Tamworth Hospital's Emergency Department—assist patients, staff, and visitors while thriving in a training-focused, supportive team

Remuneration: $31.21 - $32.24 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Admin Officer Level 2
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ535927
Applications Close: Sunday, 5th January 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), 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:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

 
About the role:

This role will see you provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Emergency Department at Tamworth Hospital, assisting patients, visitors, doctors, and nurses.

To ensure your success in this role, training and orientation will be provided, as well as ongoing support by the Emergency Department Team, Patient Services Manager, Team Leader, and Administrative Team.

Where you’ll be working:

Tamworth is a modern, progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains. Renowned for its diversity and experiences, Tamworth proves that a rural lifestyle can be complimented by a thriving city experience. Make life-long friends and embrace the incredible lifestyle that Tamworth has to offer!

Tamworth Hospital is a major referral hospital located in the northern region of the Hunter New England Local Health District. Recently refurbished to boast brand new, state of the art facilities, our 288-bed facility includes Intensive Care, rehabilitation services, a Brain Injury Unit, Diabetes Centre and high dependency unit.

Tamworth Hospital provides the perfect platform for Administration Officers to expand their Administration experience and expertise.   

About You:

To be successful in this position, you will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as superior time management and attention to detail. You will be a dedicated and enthusiastic team player with the ability to think on your feet and complete work within allocated timeframes.  You will be available to work shift work.

There will also be opportunity to extend your knowledge and gain experience in other positions, including other Administration positions within the Patient Services Department.

Additional Information:
 

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.