CAMHS Administration Officer

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2

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

Hours Per Week: 36

Requisition ID: REQ589577

Applications Close: Monday 25th August 2025

Join Our Team – Administration Officer, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

About the Service

Step into a role that truly makes a difference CAMHS supports young people (0–17 years), their families, and carers across the Hunter New England Local Health District. As our new Administration Officer, you'll be the welcoming face and voice of the service – greeting visitors, answering calls, and connecting people with the right support.

Working alongside a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, you'll keep things running smoothly by managing correspondence, maintaining patient databases, booking appointments, organising clinic rooms and fleet vehicles, and handling day-to-day admin tasks with precision and care.

About the Role

Based at Dean House in Tamworth, you'll be part of the New England North West CAMHS team – a collaborative, dynamic group with staff in Tamworth, Armidale, and Inverell. Together, we deliver specialist mental health care to young people and their families, and you'll play a key role in making that possible.

About You

We're looking for someone who's:

• Professional, friendly, and approachable
• A natural multitasker with strong organisational skills
• Confident in both written and verbal communication
• Committed to delivering exceptional customer service
• Experienced in administration or a similar role (healthcare experience is a bonus)

If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and love working in a supportive team environment, you'll fit right in.

What We Offer

• Support and guidance from the CAMHS Administration Manager and NENW CAMHS Team Leader
• A friendly, collaborative admin group that supports each other across the district
• Day-to-day connection with fellow admin officers at Dean House
• A chance to contribute to meaningful work that impacts young lives in our community
• 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

Make a difference. Join a team that cares.

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.
• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at

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:

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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

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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