Operating Suite - Reception Administration Officer - Part-time Rotating Roster Permanent
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 3
Remuneration: 71072.43 - 73287.41 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 22.4
Requisition ID: REQ651759
Location: Westmead
Applications close: Midnight on 6 April 2026
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
The main purpose of position (but not limited to) is to work on central intake phone line and conduct patient registrations using iPM and eMR (CHOC). The Administrative Officer Level 3 will provide timely and accurate administrative / transactional services for members of the Child & Family Health team under the direction of the Nursing Unit Manager. The Administrative Officer Level 3 will work under broad supervision but will be required to take some independent action. Scope exists for exercising initiative in the application of established work practices and procedures. Decisions affecting the overall functioning and management of the department remains the responsibility of the C&FH Nursing Unit Manager.
Eligible employees may access:
- Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Opportunities
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- Extensive experience working as a level 3 Admin assistant within Health or similar providing an effective secretarial service for a busy department
- Ability to use IT systems including iPM, eMR, outlook, word and excel
- Well-developed organisational skills required to set priorities and monitor workflow
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and other work skills required for a range of operational administrative tasks
- Proven ability to exercise initiative in decision making in day to day operational matters and applying established work practices
- Ability to perform work under broad supervision with some independence
- Capacity to supervise or train other clerical staff
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary part time vacancies
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Mead on elizabeth.mead@health.nsw.gov.au
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