Description:
Make a Meaningful Difference, Every Day - Join the Mental Health Administration Relief Team!Renumeration:$32.30 - $33.37 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Mater Mental Health Centre, Waratah
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time & Permanent Part-Time Opportunities
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Hours Per Week: Up to 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ567581
Closing Date: Sunday, 18th May 2025
Are you an adaptable, team-focused administrator with a passion for supporting mental health services?
We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the Mental Health Administration Relief Team, providing vital administrative coverage across a range of inpatient and community settings in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and the Hunter Valley.
About The Role
This role provides front-line administrative relief for periods of planned or unplanned leave and for vacancies pending recruitment across Mental Health Services.
As part of this dynamic, mobile team, you’ll support a variety of locations and clinical teams, such as working at Hunter Valley one day and Charlestown the next, offering flexibility and variety in your day-to-day work.
Work across acute inpatient units, community mental health services, and support teamsDeliver high-quality customer service and maintain accurate records using clinical and corporate IT systemsContribute to the smooth operation of health services by stepping into key admin roles as needed
Flexible Employment Options
We offer permanent full-time and part-time roles. While base roster hours are negotiable, a willingness to work up to full-time (38 hours/week) when needed is highly valued.
About You
You’re a confident and proactive admin professional who thrives in dynamic environments. You're flexible, eager to learn, and take pride in delivering excellent service.
Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be essential to build strong relationships and work both autonomously and collaboratively within a range of multidisciplinary team environments.
You will bring strong core administrative skills, a willingness to take on challenges, problem solve, resolve conflict and accept constructive feedback are all essential.
Whilst previous experience working within Mental Health Services is not required, an appreciation and knowledge of mental illness and how this impacts consumers and their families is highly regarded.
Training and Support
Successful candidates will be provided with extensive training. There is an initial period which covers mandatory/corporate training along with online training in the required IT systems. This is followed by face to face/on the job training using a buddy system. There are also well documented processes and guides to help support employees as they move between various placements.
Benefits To This Position
A supportive and empowering team cultureOpportunities to grow your skills across a wide variety of settingsJob security and career development in a highly respected health district
What We Offer
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 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
Help Us Help Others – Join the Relief Team Today!
Information for your Application
Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Keiryn Miller on Keiryn.Miller@health.nsw.gov.au
Information For Applicants
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
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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.
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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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11 May 2025;
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