Department Secretary, Ophthalmology

• Join a leading specialist Ophthalmology service at Westmead Hospital

• Manage diverse administration functions in a fast-paced clinical setting

• Build your healthcare administration career with a supportive team

Manage critical department operations, build strong stakeholder relationships and create exceptional administrative support within a busy Ophthalmology service.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 9th October 2026)  
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4   
Remuneration: $39.43 - $40.33 per hour  
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital  

Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's largest tertiary healthcare facilities, delivering world-class patient care, education and research. The Ophthalmology Department is a dynamic and highly regarded specialist service committed to excellence in eye health and patient outcomes. You'll join a collaborative team culture where your contribution is valued and professional development is encouraged.

• Be part of a respected specialist Ophthalmology service

• Work within a large tertiary teaching hospital environment

• Collaborate with clinicians, managers and multidisciplinary teams

• Access ongoing learning and professional development opportunities

• Contribute to high-quality patient-centred healthcare delivery

What you'll be doing 
As the Department Secretary, Ophthalmology, you will provide high-level administrative and customer service support to ensure the efficient operation of the department. This role requires exceptional organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy healthcare environment.

• Coordinate and deliver accurate, timely and efficient administrative support across the department

• Manage correspondence, reports, documentation and communication on behalf of senior staff and clinicians

• Maintain departmental databases, records and information systems while ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality

• Monitor workflows, prioritise competing demands and resolve issues independently, escalating where appropriate

• Support workforce administration activities, staff training initiatives and compliance with mandatory organisational requirements

Join us and grow your career

At NSW Health, we're committed to creating better health outcomes for our communities while supporting our people to thrive. Bring your organisational excellence, initiative and customer-focused approach to a team that makes a real difference every day.

Apply now and help shape outstanding patient care at Westmead Hospital while building a rewarding career with one of Australia's leading health services.

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.   

1. Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them

2. Highly professional phone manner and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

4. Well-developed computer skills including accurate data entry skills.

5. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

6. Ability to be self-motivated with good time management skills.

7. Demonstrated flexibility with work duties and location.

Requisition ID: REQ680156
Applications Close: 23rd August 2026  

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• For inquiries about the role, contact  Sheldon Mascarenhas on sheldon.mascarenhas@health.nsw.gov.au