Medical Secretary (Administration Officer Lvl 3) - Fairfield Hospital - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ589722 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per weekLocation: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $68,338.79 - $70,468.72 per Annum
Requisition ID: REQ589722
Application Close Date: 20/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 23/07/2025 – 30/07/2025
Contact Details: Bonni Dy | (02) 9616 8108 | Bonni.Dy@health.nsw.gov.au
Previous applicants need not apply.
About the Opportunity
Fairfield Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Medical Secretary to join our dedicated team. This position presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrative professional with a strong background in healthcare and a comprehensive understanding of the NSW Hospital Medical Workforce structure.
The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative support across a range of medical specialties, including Intensive Care, Anaesthetics, General Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, and Paediatrics. Key responsibilities include complex diary management, coordination of meetings, preparation of accurate correspondence, and support for departmental objectives. The role also encompasses rostering, payroll processing, and travel arrangements for senior medical staff, contributing to the efficient operation of clinical services.
We are seeking a detail-oriented individual who demonstrates initiative, professionalism, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
What You'll be Doing
The Medical Administration Administrative Support Officer is responsible for providing an efficient and effective service with regard to the handling of Medical Administration Department enquiries.
Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.
Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.
The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria. Ample onsite parking is available with only a short walk from the carpark to the hospital.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- What key factors have influenced your interest in this position, and what aspects of joining the Medical Administration team at Fairfield Hospital do you find most motivating?
- Can you share an example of a time when you successfully managed multiple administrative tasks in a high-pressure environment? How did you prioritise your workload to meet deadlines, and what was the result?
- This position requires an understanding of hospital or health sector administrative processes. Can you describe how your experience in a healthcare or similarly structured organisation has enabled you to effectively support clinical or professional staff and contribute to operational efficiency?
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
