Administration Officer - Ward Clerk

Gain valuable experience, maintain your lifestyle and open the door to future opportunities in the healthcare sector!

Everything You Need to Know!

Looking to step into healthcare while keeping your schedule consistent? This is a great opportunity to gain hands on experience with consistent hours and days every week.

📍 Where?
Join our friendly and welcoming team in the Day Surgery Unit at Armidale Hospital. You'll be part of a fast-paced unit committed to delivering the highest standard of care to patients and their families.

🕒 When?
This is a Monday to Friday role with a 7:00 AM start and flexible finishing time.

📝 What Will You Do?
As a Ward Clerk, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the unit and ensuring a smooth patient experience.
Key responsibilities include:

• Answering phones and providing outstanding customer service both in person and over the phone
• Assisting with data entry, admissions, and discharges
• Supporting the team by managing paperwork, filing, and ordering supplies

You’ll receive comprehensive training and ongoing support and mentorship to help you succeed and grow in the role.

👤 Who Are We Looking For?

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A flexible and adaptable approach in a busy environment
• Experience in medical administration or a healthcare setting (highly valued but not essential)
  
  

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. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• 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 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Additional information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants 
• To be eligible for permanent 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.  
• 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. 
  
  
  

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
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 

This is a Category B 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 B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 

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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