Department Secretary - Supportive and Palliative Care
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- Administration
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- REQ625360 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 21/07/2026)
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $37.91 - $38.78 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ625360
Applications Close: 11 December 2025
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity
to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
Our Supportive and Palliative Care team is seeking to engage a highly reliable Administration Officer to take on the role of Department Secretary, commencing in March 2026 for 18 weeks (extension may be provided). This important role will provide high-level confidential administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the service. Key duties include diary management, meeting coordination, preparation of minutes and correspondence, and the management of records, along with a range of other administrative duties.
The position also involves communicating relevant information regarding administrative policies and procedures, as well as providing support, supervision, orientation, and training to other administrative staff within the service. By maintaining professionalism, accuracy, and discretion, you will play a vital role in supporting both staff and patients in a compassionate care environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with strong interest and commitment to delivering high-quality administrative support in a healthcare setting. We invite you to learn more about the role and apply today!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Allocated Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role:
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective and professional administrative support, in confidence and with discretion within a busy and complex office environment.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to problem solve and use professional judgement.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer applications including Content Manager, Outlook, Word, Excel (extract, export and format) and rostering, recruitment, and procurement systems.
- Proven experience in developing, implementing and evaluating quality improvement processes for administrative services and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Experience in preparing minutes and agendas with the ability to take minutes.
- Demonstrated ability to work with changing priorities and demands, work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise tasks whilst under sustained pressure and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
- Driver’s licence (P2 acceptable) and willingness to use same for work purposes.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Alan Oloffs on Alan.Oloffs@health.nsw.gov.au
