Administration Officer Level 2

**Where Administration Meets Opportunity - Build Your Skills With Us**

**Remuneration**: $64,046.06 - $66,170.25 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time to September 2026
**Position Classification**: Administration Officer Level 2
**Hours Per Week**: 38hrs/week
**Location**:Cessnock Hospital
**Requisition ID**: REQ608782
**Closing Date**:Sunday, 12th October 2025
- Interviews will be held on Friday 17th October_

Looking for an** exciting opportunity to grow your administrative skills**while gaining hands-on experience in a healthcare setting?
Cessnock Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic **Administration Officer (Ward Clerk)**to join our Medical Ward team. This is your chance to be part of a supportive, patient-focused environment while building your career in hospital administration.

**Step into the Role**

As a Ward Clerk, you will work closely with nursing staff and other hospital departments to provide efficient administrative support, keep the Ward running smoothly and ensure every patient receives excellent care. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- Registering patients and maintaining accurate data entry
- Coordinating patient discharges
- Supporting nursing staff with administrative duties
- Providing friendly, professional customer service to patients, families, and staff

Full training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure you feel comfortable and confident in the role

**What We Are Looking For**
- Thrive in a busy environment with the ability to prioritise and manage tasks effectively
- Work well independently and as part of a team, bringing strong customer service skills to every interaction
- Experience in healthcare administration is a plus, but transferable skills from customer service environments are welcome
- Available to work Monday to Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm (some flexibility available)

**Why Join Us?**

This position isn’t just a job - this is a great opportunity to build your career in healthcare administration. You will also benefit from:

- Develop valuable administrative skills in a hospital setting
- Gain hands-on experience working alongside clinical and administrative teams
- Work in a supportive, friendly environment that values your growth
- Open yourself to future healthcare opportunities
- No weekend work and 1 extra day off a month
- Access to Fitness Passport and Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay
- Access to Employee Assistance Program to promote your wellbeing

**Need more information?**
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Additional information_**
- _ We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position_
- _ An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies_
- _ Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants_
- _ Job share / part time arrangements may be considered._

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Information for Applicants:_**

**_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._

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- 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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