Department Secretary (Administrative Officer Level 4) - Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 12 months; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 4
Remuneration: $1,440.75 - $1,473.73 per week + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ616866
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
You will be based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The Department Secretary provideshigh-level secretarial and administrative support to Vascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery Heads of Departments and other support staff, and ensures the efficient running of the services through coordination and provision of administrative and clerical function.
Experience in complex diary management and an understanding of hospital or facility structures would be an advantage. Familiarity with rostering, whether in an administrative, nursing, or medical context, would also be beneficial.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Excellent communication skills, and the ability to communicate with a wide range of customers internally and externally both verbally and in writing.
- Have Medical terminology experience or certificate.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a constantly changing environment in a team and individually.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Danni Birchall via email at Danni.Birchall@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 5 January 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
