Administrative Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week up to September 2027

Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 1

Remuneration: $1, ,187.84 per week + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation

Location: Sydney Education

Requisition ID: REQ600488

Do you want to work in one of the largest Local Health Districts in New South Wales?

About Us

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

Where you will be based

Sydney Education is the education and training service for Sydney Local Health District (SLHD). Sydney Education offers over 300 courses per year and has a comprehensive range of both clinical and non-clinical courses and programs using technology to improve access to professional development and to provide high fidelity learning environments. We are a delivery site of the NSW Health RTO which means that we can offer our staff Nationally Recognised qualifications.

About the role

This position is in response to the SLHD Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Plan. Incumbents of this position are employed on a two-year contract as Trainee Administrative Officers. Trainees are automatically enrolled in a Certificate III in Health Administration qualification that they will undertake through Sydney Education whilst working as a Trainee Administrative Officer in SLHD.

We are looking for someone who has...

• Good written and verbal communication skills, and ability to use a computer.
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills including the ability to seek advice and support from others.
• Demonstrated commitment to working within the healthcare environment.
• Ability to balance work and study.

This is an Identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977.

Benefits and Perks

• Allocated 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 Benefit.

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.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit 'Working With Us'

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For role related queries or questions contact Dean Ahearne on or via email at slhd-

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Applications Close: 9 September 2025

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