Ward Secretary

6 days ago

Balmain, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time $64,046 - $66,670 per year

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per week)

Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 2

Remuneration: $64,046 - $66,170 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Balmain Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ618721

Delivering administrative excellence with precision and professionalism.

About the Role

Balmain Hospital is a community-based healthcare facility that has been caring for local people since 1885. It is dedicated to Aged Care, Rehabilitation and General Practice. Balmain Hospital is committed to providing the highest standards of healthcare to meet individual needs.

To provide an efficient and effective front line administrative service for clinical units. This effectiveness results in excellent communication, appropriate financial elections; well informed customers in relation to inpatient and outpatient services, corporate support functions; timely and accurate data collection and processing.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficient interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Benefits and Perks

  • Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
  • Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
  • Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
  • Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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Applications Close: 23 November 2025

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