Administration - Ward Clerk

Organised, Approachable, and Ready to Support—This Role is for You

Remuneration: $ $33.37 per hour + Superannuation + Salary packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2

Hours Per Week: 32hrs/week

Location: Armidale Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ602289

Closing date: Sunday, 21st September 2025

Armidale Hospital is a 99-bed acute care facility serving Armidale and the surrounding communities, providing a wide range of healthcare services. We're looking for a friendly, reliable, and organised Ward Clerk to join our Day Surgery Unit. In this role, you'll play a vital part in keeping the unit running smoothly, supporting both patients and staff with your excellent administrative skills and positive attitude.

Why this Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, rewarding environment where your administrative skills make a real difference to patient care and hospital operations.

You will work closely with nursing staff and other hospital departments to ensure smooth daily operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Registering patients and managing accurate data entry
• Coordinating patient discharges
• Providing excellent customer service to patients, families, and staff
• Supporting nursing staff with administrative duties

Does this Sound like You?

• Highly organised with strong multitasking skills
• Able to work independently while collaborating with multiple hospital departments
• Friendly, approachable, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• You will receive comprehensive training across a range of administrative functions, and you'll be fully supported by your Nurse Unit Manager and the wider administrative team to ensure you feel confident and prepared in your new role.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer.

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

Need more information?

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Additional information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• 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.
• 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.
• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.

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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:

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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 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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