Administration Officer

Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ621763 Requisition #

A Rewarding Role Where Growth Meets Great Teamwork

Remuneration: $66,608.03 - $68,817.27 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: PermanentFull Time 38hrs/week

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2

Location: Maitland Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ621763

Closing Date: Sunday, 23rd November 2025

Previous candidates need not re-apply.

Join Our Team at Maitland Dental Clinic

Our Maitland Dental Clinic is a modern, 12-chair facility offering high-quality oral health services. Our friendly team of Dentists, Dental Therapists, Oral Health Therapists, Prosthetists, and Dental Assistants is committed to delivering the best possible patient care - and we’re looking for an Administration Officer to help keep everything running smoothly.

Step Into the Role

Based at the Maitland Dental Clinic, you’ll work Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, supporting our busy and professional team.

Your day will include:

- Greeting patients, staff and visitors as the friendly first point of contact

- Managing phone, email and face-to-face enquiries with warmth and efficiency

- Assisting and guiding patients to ensure the clinic runs smoothly

- Maintaining accurate, confidential records

- Providing reliable administrative support to clinical staff

- Working collaboratively to promote teamwork, respect and excellence in patient care

We’re looking for a professional, friendly and compassionate team member who enjoys connecting with people and creating a positive experience for everyone - patients, carers, staff and colleagues alike. You’ll have a keen eye for detail, take pride in accuracy, and be confident managing multiple tasks in a busy environment. Comfortable with computer systems and administrative processes, you can work both independently and as part of a supportive team. Most importantly, you’re flexible, adaptable, and ready to jump in wherever you’re needed.

Why Join Us?

Work life balance with consistent stable hours, plus no weekends

1 extra day off a month

4 weeks annual leave and paid parental leave

Supportive and positive team environment

Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging and Fitness Passport

Access to the Employee Assistance Program to promote your wellbeing

Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

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.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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. 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.

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 ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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