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Administration Officer - job post

Hunter New England Local Health District
3.9 out of 5 stars
Newcastle NSW
$37.27 - $38.44 an hour - Part-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $37.27 - $38.44 an hour

Job type

  • Part-time

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
REQ680963
Occupation
Administration and Clerical
Work type
Part-Time
Location
Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Salary Information
$73915.12 - $76218.8
Closing date
16 August 2026 at 11:59pm


Make a meaningful impact as an Administration Support Officer, where exceptional organisational skills and compassionate service help deliver seamless, patient-centred palliative care to those who need it most.

Remuneration: $37.27 - $38.44 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Maitland Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ680963
Applications Close: Sunday 16th August 2026

About the Role:
The Administration Support role is key to ensuring the smooth operation of palliative care services by coordinating and facilitating essential administrative tasks.
This role is deeply patient-focused, prioritising excellent customer service both in person and over the phone. Whilst also supporting clinicians through managing patient schedules and ensuring the accuracy of patient information.

Discover the Best of Maitland:
Located in the heart of the picturesque Hunter region, Maitland Hospital offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. Enjoy the charm of a vibrant and growing community surrounded by beautiful countryside, renowned wineries, local cafés, and a welcoming country-town atmosphere, all while remaining within easy reach of Newcastle and the stunning coastline. With affordable living, excellent schools, family-friendly amenities, and endless opportunities to explore the nearby Hunter Valley, Maitland is an exceptional place to build both a rewarding healthcare career and a fulfilling lifestyle.

The Palliative Care service, located offsite from Maitland Hospital, is a small, dedicated multidisciplinary team that plays a vital role in offering compassionate end-of-life care and support to the community.


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


If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:
  • Highly organised with exceptional time management skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative job-share environment.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality administrative support with minimal supervision.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Previous healthcare experience is welcomed but not essential - comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure success in the role.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!

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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