Waitlist Officer

Flexible Hours While Gaining Healthcare Experience

Remuneration: $ $35.54 per hour + Superannuation

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time to October 2026

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3

Hours Per Week: 8hrs/week

Location: Armidale Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ615629

Closing Date: Sunday, 16th November 2025

Looking to pick up extra hours? Want to build experience in healthcare and learn a new skillset in a supportive environment?

This is a fantastic opportunity to get exposure to planned surgery processes, develop confidence in hospital workflows, and grow your admin capability in a role that really contributes to patient care.

We are seeking a Waitlist Officer to support the Planned Surgery Waitlist process for 8 hours per week. Hours and the day are flexible (between Monday–Friday).

Role Overview

You will be working alongside the Waitlist Coordinator to support the allocation and coordination of planned procedures in line with surgery policy.

Your day could include contacting patients with appointment / surgery dates, assembling paperwork for day surgery and clinics, liaising with doctors regarding referrals and categories, running small audits and correcting data where needed.

To thrive in this role, you will have great communication skills, strong time management and accurate data entry skills with strong attention to detail. Experience in healthcare or planned surgery is a plus but not essential — if you are eager to learn and grow, we will support you with full on-the-job training.

Why Join Us?

This role is perfect for someone wanting to step into healthcare, pick up extra hours, or expand their admin experience into a highly valued clinical support space. You will also benefit from,

• Flexible hours (choose what works for you)
• Experience and exposure to healthcare administration
• Training in systems, policies & procedures
• Open yourself to future opportunities within HNE
• A welcoming team and a great environment to build confidence and skills
• Access to Employee Assistance Program to promote your wellbeing
• Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging and Fitness Passport Options
• Accrue Annual and Sick Leave

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Additional information

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.
• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

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

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

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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