Administration Assistant

**Remuneration**: $34.46 - $35.54 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
**Location**: Awabakal Country - John Hunter Hospital Acute Diabetes Service
**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time - up to May 2025.
**Position Classification**: Administration Level 3
**Hours Per Week**: 38 hours per week.
**Requisition Number**:REQ545005
**Closing Date:11:59PM Sunday 2nd of February**

**_Your Opportunity to Shine_**
**_Bring your exceptional communication and organisational skills to the dynamic John Hunter Hospital (JHH) Diabetes Service._**

**Where You’ll Be Working**
Based on Awabakal Country in Newcastle, the John Hunter Hospital serves the Hunter, New England, and North Coast communities. With its stunning beaches, vibrant dining scene, and numerous recreational opportunities, Newcastle offers the perfect balance of professional growth and lifestyle.

The Diabetes Service is a fast-paced, patient-focused department supporting antenatal, youth, and transgender clinics. As the first point of contact, you'll play a vital role in delivering outstanding administrative and reception support to clinicians and patients._ _This is your chance to work in a varied and rewarding environment.

**Role Expectations**
- Provide dynamic reception and administrative support to clinicians and patients.
- Demonstrate exceptional typing skills by processing correspondence, typing dictated clinic letters accurately, and distributing approved documents promptly.
- Manage patient appointments, referrals, and waitlists.
- Prepare and service clinics, ensuring smooth operations for all stakeholders.
- Coordinate meetings, including room bookings and minute-taking.
- Maintain up-to-date rosters and schedules.

Your precision in typing and documentation will directly contribute to the quality of patient care and operational success.

**What We’re Looking For**

We’re seeking a motivated, driven, and adaptable individual with:

- Proven administrative and typing experience, particularly in a healthcare setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant systems.
- A customer-first approach with exceptional communication skills that present empathically
- A proactive attitude, excellent attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

**Why Join Us?**
- Career Growth - Access professional development, training, and mentorship.
- Supportive Environment - Join a collaborative team that values your contributions.
- Job Stability - Enjoy long-term career prospects in the growing healthcare sector.
- Community Impact - Play a vital role in ensuring high-quality patient care.

**Ready to Apply?**

Your precision in typing and documentation will directly contribute to the quality of patient care and operational success.

At Hunter New England Health 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:

- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 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 a 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
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**Need more information?**

1) Click here for the Position Description
3) An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- Citing and corroboration of Aboriginal identity is flexible, however the statutory requirements for Aboriginality are based upon descent._ For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality requirements click _here_. If you require support, please make contact so this support can be offered._

**_Information for Applicants:_**

**_This is a Category A position_**_._**_ Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with _NSW Health policy directive _PD202_4_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._
- 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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