Administration Officer

Consistency, Security, and a Role that MattersRemuneration: $64,046.06 - $66,170.25 p.a + Superannuation + Salary packaging Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2 Hours Per Week: 38hrs/week Location: Cessnock Hospital Requisition ID: REQ605979 Closing date: Sunday, 28th September 2025 Are you looking for a role where you can enhance your administration skills while working in a supportive and collaborative team?This position offers consistent Monday-to-Friday hours, allowing you to plan your life while having a sense of job security and genuine satisfaction.Everything you Need to Know! Your day will start by confirming appointments and welcoming patients with a friendly and approachable presence. You will work closely with our clinicians to schedule follow ups, update patient records, and maintain waitlists in line with clinic guidelines. You are the glue in keeping the clinic running smoothly providing general administrative support and handling incoming phone calls. With warmth, understanding, and a proactive approach, you’ll problem-solve to meet patient needs, making their experience as seamless and positive as possible. Your Contribution As a supportive team player you will thrive in this role as you manage your time effectively to fulfill your work demands. You are someone who can work independently and take initiative to solve issues as they arise. Other Key Skills Include

• Able to organise and prioritise tasks effectively
• Strong communication skills, approaching every interaction with respect and care
• Administration experience and confidence with computer systems is highly valued

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support from the clinic coordinator and wider team
• Expand your skills and open yourself to future opportunities within healthcare
• Work life balance with consistent stable hours (8-4:30) plus no weekends!
• 1 extra day off a month!
• 4 weeks annual leave and paid parental leave
• Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging and Fitness Passport
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program to promote your wellbeing
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Need more information?

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• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Bianca Tribe on Bianca.Tribe@health.nsw.gov.au Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• 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.

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 A 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 A 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 ofbenefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. 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. Connect with us onFacebookandLinkedIn!