Administration Officer

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NewcastleMaitland, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

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This role is the backbone of departmental efficiency—without it, patient care stalls, staff struggle, and the whole system slows down

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Until November 2026

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3

Remuneration: $68, $70, % Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ592729

Closing Date: Monday 25th August

Location: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Land

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.

About The Role

This position is essential to the efficient daily operation of the hospital's administrative and support functions within the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases. The role provides critical coordination and oversight, ensuring smooth workflows and alignment across key departmental activities.

Without this position, there would be a significant administrative backlog, resulting in delays to services, compromised patient care, reduced revenue, and an increased burden on clinical and executive staff who would be required to take on non-clinical tasks.

Filling this role is vital to maintaining productivity, staff morale, and overall organisational effectiveness. It encompasses specialised responsibilities, requires a high level of skill, and has a substantial impact on the department's performance.

About You

  • Experienced in healthcare administration and support
  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
  • Skilled in coordinating clinical and non-clinical teams
  • Proactive in managing workflows and reducing backlog
  • Committed to confidentiality and professionalism
  • Effective communicator with all levels of staff
  • Typing speed: 60 words per minute
  • Focused on supporting efficient, high-quality patient care

Benefits:
  • At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), 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:
  • Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
  • 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

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  • 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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

  • 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:

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit:

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 or

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch 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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