Trainee Administration Assistant

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time up to 12 months
**Position Classification**: Trainee Year 10 Level A
**Remuneration**: $20,640.27 - $41,717.81 per annum plus superannuation
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ548261

**Location**: Nepean Hospital
**Applications Close**:5 February 2025 - 11:59pm

**This is a targeted position in accordance with Policy Directive (PD2016_053) NSW Health Good Health - Great Jobs: Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020.**

Exemption is claimed under S21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. An Aboriginal person (as defined by the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983) means a person who:

- is member of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander race of Australia, and
- identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island person, and
- is accepted by the Aboriginal/Torres Strait Island community as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island person.

This is also in accordance with Part 5, Clause 26 of the NSW Government Sector Employment Rules 2014.

**About the Opportunity**

Kickstart your career in healthcare with a nationally recognised qualification at NSW Health Pathology This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work towards your Certificate III in Health Administration, while being supported in your studies at TAFE. Join our dedicated team at Nepean Hospital's Pathology Administration Department and make a real difference in healthcare and justice systems every day

Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you’re helping create better health and justice systems every day. We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. We encourage our staff to be involved in research and innovation opportunities to help create safer, healthier communities. Our Forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.

**What we can offer you**
- Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
- Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

**What you'll be doing**

Perform a range of administrative tasks within the Pathology Laboratory, including front desk reception and providing assistance to laboratory staff, under supervision, to deliver a patient focused service.
- This position is targeted for applicants of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent?
- Do you have any pre-existing qualifications related to administration? If so, what are your qualifications?
- A willingness and desire to undertake on the job training in Administration.
- A willingness and the ability to attend the Registered Training organisation and work towards obtaining a Certificate III in Health Administration
- This traineeship is full time, 5 days a week, is this a commitment you can make?
- Customer service skills including the ability to communicate effectively with customers, patients and clinical staff.
- Data entry skills including high attention to detail.

**Need more information?**

**Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases**
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

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