Administration Officer - Targeted

Description:

Support patients. Grow your career. Make an impact! Join a team where your skills make a difference—every patient, every day!
Remuneration: $32.30 - $33.37 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: Awabakal Country | John Hunter Hospital (onsite)
Requisition ID: REQ544916
Closing Date: Sunday, 20th April 2025
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
A career at John Hunter Hospital is for people who want to make a tangible and lasting difference in our community. It is for people who are looking for choice and opportunity through the scope and scale of our roles, projects, and the diversity of our people.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team within our outpatient clinics, where we are committed to delivering excellent patient care and first-class service. This role offers a fantastic chance to further develop your administration skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Benefits of Working in This Role
Career Growth – Take advantage of professional development and training opportunities to build your administrative career.Supportive Work Environment – Join a welcoming, collaborative team that values your contributions.Job Stability – Be part of the growing healthcare sector with long-term career prospects.Variety of Tasks – Enjoy a diverse, engaging workload that keeps each day interesting.Community Impact – Make a meaningful difference by helping ensure high-quality care for patients in your community.
What We Offer
We’re committed to supporting your growth, training, and development! A training plan will be implemented as you start, and the followed to ensure you are supported. We also have carious range of online courses to help support your development along the way.
What You Will Be Doing
You will be part of the busy JHH Outpatients team, a large service providing access and support for outpatient specialties across John Hunter Hospital. Shifts range from 7:00am to 6:00pm, and you will be based on-site at JHH. Your duties will include welcoming patients to clinic, processing arrivals, booking follow-up appointments, and preparing clinic documents. This role plays a key part in ensuring smooth and efficient clinic operations.
About You
The successful candidate will be:
Reliable and adaptable, with a strong work ethic.A confident communicator with outstanding customer service skills.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, busy environment.Computer literate and able to retain information quickly.Open to working shifts, as some roles operate on a 24/7 roster.Polite and professional on the phone, with a background in customer service.Able to develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues at all levels.
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
On top of this we also offer;
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jessica King on Jessica.King4@health.nsw.gov.au
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link above). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Information For Applicants
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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.
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
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.
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 of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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