Ward Clerk

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2

Remuneration: $ $33.37 per hour + 12% superannuation + salary packaging

Hours Per Week: 32

Requisition ID: REQ553456

Applications Close: Monday 25th August 2025

Join Our Team – Ward Clerk, Tamworth Maternity Services

About the Service

Be part of a service that plays a pivotal role in welcoming new life into the world. Tamworth Maternity Services supports around 1,200 births every year and is a key higher-risk maternity centre within the Northern Sector of the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD).

As a Level 3 acute services maternity unit, we provide exceptional care across the entire maternity journey – from antenatal through to intrapartum and postnatal care. Our service includes:

• A 20-bed inpatient ward with low- to high-risk birthing suites
• A dedicated Antenatal Clinic in the Acute Services Building
• Access to midwifery-led care, shared care, and high-risk specialist obstetric services

We also serve as a referral centre for women across the Northern Sector and work closely with community services like the Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Service (AMIHS) to ensure maternity care is culturally safe, inclusive, and accessible.

This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive, and collaborative environment that truly makes a difference for women and families from a wide geographic area.

About the Role

As our Ward Clerk, you'll be the welcoming face of the Maternity Unit, providing essential administrative support to keep our ward running smoothly. You'll interact directly with patients, families, and healthcare teams, helping to create a positive and professional environment for everyone.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

About You

You are someone who thrives in a busy, people-focused environment and brings:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professionalism, reliability, and discretion
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle priorities
• A calm, organised approach under pressure
• A positive, team-focused mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care

No hospital experience? No problem You'll receive full training in:

• Hospital systems
• Ward workflows and procedures
• Medical terminology and documentation

What We Offer

We believe in setting you up for success from day one, with:

• Individualised Orientation – a warm welcome and clear introduction to ward routines, expectations, and the team
• Hands-On Clinical Systems Training – practical support to build your skills and confidence
• Personalised Education Plan – designed in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager to match your learning needs and career goals
• 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

If you're ready to bring your skills, warmth, and energy to a maternity team that makes a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Kelly Ison on HNELHD-

Additional Information:

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

Information for Applicants:

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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit:

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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