Project Administration Officer

Take your admin career on-site and play a key role in delivering a major health infrastructure project.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until September 2026
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 per annum + super
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ641834
Applications Close: Sunday, 12th April 2026


Be part of something big. Join the Infrastructure Planning and Sustainability portfolio within Hunter New England Local Health District and play a key role in supporting the delivery of the John Hunter Hospital Redevelopment - one of the region’s most significant health infrastructure projects.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a major redevelopment from the inside, working alongside a passionate project team and seeing the impact of your work come to life.

About the role:
As a Project Administration Officer, you’ll be embedded within the project team on-site, providing essential administrative and coordination support to ensure the smooth delivery of the redevelopment.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Coordinating meetings, schedules, and project communications
• Supporting administrative processes across the project lifecycle
• Working closely with project teams to manage access, logistics, and site coordination
• Liaising with stakeholders across the hospital to understand operational needs for the new building
• Assisting with data management, reporting, and documentation (including Excel-based tasks)
• Learning and using new systems and processes as the project evolves

This role offers hands-on exposure to a large-scale infrastructure project - perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

About you:
We’re looking for someone who brings energy, initiative, and strong administrative capability.

• Proven experience in administrative or project support roles
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and general office systems
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A proactive, “can-do” attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Support and development:
You won’t be doing this alone. You’ll be supported with:

• On-site orientation and introduction to the project environment
• Day-to-day guidance from experienced supervisors
• Opportunities to work alongside similar roles within the team
• Training in procurement processes and project systems

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 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

 

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• To be eligible for 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.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.