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Switch Receptionist - job post

Hunter New England Local Health District
3.9 out of 5 stars
Newcastle NSW
$37.96 - $38.72 an hour - Part-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $37.96 - $38.72 an hour

Job type

  • Part-time

Shift and schedule

  • Weekend availability
  • Rotating roster
  • Shift work

Location

Newcastle NSW

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Parental leave
  • Annual leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Salary packaging
  • Maternity leave

Full job description

Hunter New England Local Health District

Reference number
REQ678414
Occupation
Administration and Clerical
Work type
Part-Time
Location
Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Salary Information
$75260.8 - $76767.72
Closing date
04 August 2026 at 11:59pm


This is more than an administrative role - it’s a chance to play a meaningful part in patient care and be part of a collaborative, compassionate hospital community.

Remuneration: $37.96 - $38.72 Per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Telephonist Level 3
Hours Per Week: 36
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ678414
Applications Close: Tuesday 4th August 2026

Join Our Switchboard and Reception Team at Maitland Hospital
We're looking for a dedicated Administration Officer to join our Switchboard and Reception team at Maitland Hospital. In this vital front-line role, you'll help keep the hospital connected by providing exceptional customer service, supporting communication across the facility, and ensuring patients, visitors, and staff receive the assistance they need.
Your Day-to-Day Impact
As one of the first people our community interacts with, you'll play an important role in creating a welcoming and supportive experience. In this fast-paced and varied position, you will:
  • Deliver professional and efficient switchboard and reception services.
  • Provide friendly, responsive customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.
  • Maintain and update live patient information after hours to support accurate patient location and communication.
  • Provide administrative support to the Emergency Department and other clinical areas as required.
  • Contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of hospital communication and front-of-house services.

Where you’ll be working:
Maitland Hospital represents one of New South Wales’ most modern and forward-thinking healthcare facilities, purpose-built to deliver contemporary, patient-centred care in a rapidly growing regional community. Set in the heart of the Lower Hunter, the hospital combines cutting-edge clinical design with advanced medical technology, spacious light-filled environments, and streamlined service delivery models that support both exceptional patient outcomes and an enhanced workplace experience for staff.


What we can offer you:

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:

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network
Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing


Essential Requirements
  • Flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster including nights and weekends.

Your Skills and Qualities
You thrive in a busy, customer-focused environment and can remain calm under pressure. You work well in a team but are confident taking initiative when needed.
Key qualities include:
  • Passion for customer service and patient care
  • Ability to stay composed and make sound decisions under pressure
  • Strong teamwork skills, paired with autonomy and confidence
  • Experience using a switch system is highly valued

Additional information:
  • An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

  • 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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.

  • To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.


Need more information?

  • about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Ian Bisby on Ian.Bisby@health.nsw.gov.au


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. 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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