Administration Officer - Child Wellbeing Unit
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Admin Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $71,072 – $73,287 per annum
Hours: 38 hours per week (standard 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday; some flexibility available)
Location: Wallsend, Hunter New England Local Health District
Requisition ID: REQ647416
Application close date: Sunday 5th April 2026
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply and be part of our journey towards closing the gap in health outcomes.
About Us
The Child Wellbeing Unit at Wallsend is a small, high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional service. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment where staff receive role-specific orientation, ongoing training, and access to professional development opportunities. Regular team events and campus wellbeing initiatives are encouraged to promote a positive workplace culture.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an organised and proactive Administrative Officer (Level 3) to support the Child Wellbeing Unit and the Safer Pathways program within Hunter New England. This role will provide critical administrative support including:
- Data remediation and entry
- Health roster support
- Ordering, invoicing, and financial administration
- Meeting support, including agenda preparation and minute-taking
- Correspondence management, diary coordination, and record-keeping
You will work independently while collaborating with similar roles across districts and the VAN network, contributing to efficient operations and high-quality service delivery.
About You
You will have strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment while maintaining accuracy. Key capabilities include:
- Proficiency in computer systems, electronic medical records, and office software
- Ability to support meetings through agenda preparation and minute-taking
- Strong customer service skills, including responding to telephone, email, and in-person enquiries
- Experience in financial and data reporting, record management, and general administrative support
Benefits of Working with Us
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Comprehensive orientation and on-the-job training
- Access to professional development opportunities
- Connection with leadership and colleagues across the VAN network
- Opportunity to contribute to initiatives aligned with NSW Health Values, the HNE Health Excellence Framework, and the Closing the Gap strategy
How to Apply
If you are a motivated administrative professional who thrives in a supportive team environment and is committed to providing high-quality service, we encourage you to apply.
NSW Health is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Angelika Mandel on Angelika.Mandel@health.nsw.gov.au
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
- 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.
Information for Applicants:
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.
We strongly encourage applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply.
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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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