Administration - Permanant Reliever - Targeted

A Role with Purpose, Growth, and Community Connection

Remuneration: $32.30 – $33.37 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 2

Hours per week: 28hrs/week

Location: Wonnarua Land / Maitland Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ547633

Closing Date: Sunday, 28th of September 2025

Join Maitland Hospital's dedicated Administration Team and play a vital part in supporting patient care

across multiple hospital services.

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

Where You Will be Based

Maitland Hospital is a modern facility that prides itself on teamwork, inclusivity, and cultural safety. As part of the Administration Team, you'll provide support across a range of hospital departments, including Emergency, Admissions, Outpatients, Switchboard, and more.

You'll also be part of a workplace that actively celebrates community events such as NAIDOC Week, RUOK Day, Carers Week, and Closing the Gap initiatives, fostering a strong sense of connection and belonging.

What You Will be Doing?

In this position, you'll deliver efficient and reliable clerical and administrative support across the hospital. This is a dynamic opportunity to gain hands-on experience making every day unique and fulfilling.

• Acting as the first point of contact for patients, staff, and visitors via phone, email, and in person
• Managing confidential records and filing systems with accuracy and discretion
• Prioritising multiple tasks and meeting departmental deadlines
• Providing flexible support across different hospital units, learning new processes and systems as you go
  Building strong working relationships with colleagues and maintaining a professional, respectful approach in all interactions
• About you

You'll bring enthusiasm, adaptability, and a strong sense of responsibility to the team.

Your strengths will include:

• The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and sensitivity
• Essential: Able to work across a 24/7 roster
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in fast-paced environments
• Confidence working independently as well as collaboratively within a team
  Flexibility to work across departments and adjust to changing priorities
• Benefits, Career Development & Support

This role is an excellent opportunity to learn, develop, and grow your career in health administration.

You'll benefit from:

• Be encouraged to develop a career pathway in health administration with exposure to a wide range of departments and processes
• Have access to training opportunities to upskill and enhance your professional expertise
• Take on higher-grade duties, such as covering for the Clinical Support Officer or stepping into full-time positions during leave relief periods
• Rosters published in advance, giving you the ability to plan ahead and take on additional shifts where available
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff) and
• paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Salary packaging options and Fitness Passport to increase your take home pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing

If you're ready to make a difference, work flexibly across a 24/7 rotating roster, and contribute to a team that values your growth and cultural identity, 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

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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.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants

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:

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

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