Administration Officer

Build your Skills, Gain Experience, Open Doors to Future Opportunities

Remuneration: $ $35.54 per hour + Superannuation

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3

Location: Tamworth Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ617861

Closing Date: Sunday, 16th November

Are you looking to kickstart or grow your career in healthcare? Want to gain hands-on experience across multiple hospital departments while building skills that will boost your employability?

Our Casual Administration team is the perfect place to start

Everything You Need to Know

You will play a key role in keeping our hospital running smoothly. You'll work on a shift/rotating roster with availability across the week, including weekends, and may be called in as needed. You'll have the chance to work across areas such as:

• Emergency Department (ED)
• Admissions
• Day Surgery
• Theatres and Couriers

You will be welcoming patients, answering phones, and helping with admissions by updating patient details. You'll work closely with nursing staff and other administration teams, assisting with data entry and general clerical tasks. You'll also clerk patients into the Emergency Department and help manage the switchboard, directing calls to the right departments.

To See Success

• Previous administration experience and/or a customer service background is highly valued
• Comfortable navigating computers and using various systems
• Eager to learn, proactive, and enjoy working as part of a team
• Flexible and available for shifts, including weekends

Why Join Us?

This role is ideal for anyone looking to start a career in healthcare, gain exposure to different areas of hospital work, and grow their skills for future opportunities. You will also receive the following:

• Open yourself to future opportunities within HNE
• Comprehensive training and support to help you thrive
• Build practical skills that will strengthen your resume and employability
• Make a real difference while being apart of a friendly team
• Access to Employee Assistance Program to promote your wellbeing
• Enjoy Fitness Passport with discounted gym memberships

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description General Administration & Emergency Department Clerk

2) Find out more about applying for this position

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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.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.

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 packages 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 benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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

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