Administration Officer (Lvl 4) – Workforce and Staffing Mental Health Services - Perm FT
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- REQ627440 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Mental Health Services SWSLHD
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4
Remuneration: $75,176.80 - $76,897.65 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ627440
Application Close Date: 11/01/2026
Interview Date Range: 14/01/2026 - 21/01/2026
Contact Details: Steffy Wray - steffy.wray@health.nsw.gov.au
About The Opportunity
The Workforce Team at Mental Health Services, South Western Sydney Local Health District, is seeking a highly capable, collaborative, and efficient Administration Officer to join our team and support our administrative functions.
We are looking for a confident, personable and dedicated administration officer who has proven experience in areas such as data entry, report production and minute taking. You will have a professional phone manner and be supportive of a range of managers. The role will require a dynamic skill set and you will be a strong collaborator. Your efficiency and accuracy will assist you in providing quality advice to managers and ensure there is ongoing improvement in the team. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in areas such as recruitment, staffing and rostering as well as assisting with payroll queries. You will be liaising with a range of stakeholders across the district and will be creating strong professional relationships with key figures in the business. If you are a strong problem solver and will thrive in a diverse and dynamic workplace, click APPLY NOW and be a part of a highly skilled and supportive team!
What You'll Be Doing
The purpose of this position is to assist and provide operational support to the Nurse Manager Workforce and Recruitment, Mental Health with administration, nursing workforce and recruitment matters. The CSO will provide timely and accurate administrative and transactional services for members of the health care team to support the provision of clinical services under the direction of the nursing manager. The CSO will work under broad supervision but will be required to take some application of established work practices and procedures. Decisions affecting the overall functioning and management of the ward/unit remain the responsibility of the NM.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Inpatient Mental Health Services provide comprehensive care across several facilities, including the newly redeveloped Campbelltown Hospital and Liverpool Hospital. These services offer a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals with acute and non-acute mental health needs.
The multidisciplinary teams, consisting of professionals with diverse mental health expertise, deliver exceptional care through specialised units such as the Mental Health Intensive Care Unit, Adult Acute Unit, and Older People's Mental Health Unit. The service is committed to patient safety and high-quality care, maintaining external accreditation with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.
With active teaching and research links to various universities, SWSLHD Inpatient Mental Health Services provide excellent opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Working here means being part of a dedicated team focused on improving mental health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Holds or is willing to undertake a Certificate III in Health Administration or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience performing a wide range of administrative tasks.
- Demonstrated experience managing competing work priorities and workflow within allocated resources and timeframes.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience responding and managing complex and challenging enquiries.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently use computer office packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft teams as well as experience in other systems such as HR systems, purchasing, rostering and recruitment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in secretariat duties for committees including minute taking of meetings and preparation of agendas.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
