Administration Officer - Molecular Medicine
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $32.30 - $33.37 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ561121
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Applications Close: 7 April 2025 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
NSW Health Pathology are looking for a talented Administration Officer to join our Molecular Medicine Department. Based at John Hunter Hospital, we are looking for highly motivated team players!
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a highly sophisticated Genomics Laboratory that specialises in cancer genomic testing in addition to undertaking routine molecular genetics and cytogenetic investigations. You will work in a team of highly trained and experienced technical and scientific staff that offer innovative genomic testing solutions.
The NSW Health Pathology Molecular Medicine Department is located a short drive from Newcastle, on the John Hunter Hospital Campus, with beautiful surroundings and outdoor areas. The team you will be working with is dedicated, committed and positive, and strive for excellence to provide a quality Genomics service to NSW communities.
What we can offer you
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
What you'll be doing
The Molecular Medicine Department performs genomic testing on constitutional/germline, prenatal, haematological and solid tumour samples. This position will require you to work in a team environment to assist with administrative duties for of a range of Molecular and Cytogenomic Pathology services. In this position, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective provision of administrative services within the department. The Administration Officer is required to provide competent computer skills to support the effective and efficient functioning of the Molecular Medicine Department.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Suitable communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively as part of a team and to liaise confidently and courteously with people at all levels.
- Ability to undertake various administrative tasks and perform duties with attention to detail.
- Competent skills in computer use and relevant software programs eg Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Experience in providing administrative support within a healthcare or similar setting.
- Capable organisational skills with proven ability to determine work priorities and meet deadlines.
- Please describe your knowledge of, or skills in, Laboratory Information Systems and Quality Control Systems used in NSW Health Pathology laboratories.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Kelly Kiejda on kelly.kiejda@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.
New to NSW Health Pathology?
The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
Working Rights
This position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time, temporary and casual vacancies.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
