Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $33.59 - $34.71 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 20 (Must be available Monday, Tuesday & every 2nd Wednesday)
Requisition ID: REQ657956
Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah.
Applications Close: 26 May 2026
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
Are you a professional communicator with a passion for supporting the community? Southcare is seeking a dedicated Level 2 Receptionist to join our team in a vital part-time role. As the first point of contact for our clients and the public, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality service and administrative excellence.
Where you'll be working
You will be working at The Sutherland Hosptial - Southcare, Community and Aged Care. A short trip to Westfields at Miranda and 10 mins from Cronulla. We offer a friendly supportive team environment with benefits such as Fitness Passport, Smart Salary Sacrificing, discounts on private health funds and an Employee Assistance Program.
What you'll be doing
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Provide reception, switchboard and administrative support to a multidisciplinary service and exceptional standard of customer service to aged and extended care clients, families, carers and partner organisations.
This role is a permanent part-time role 20 hours per week - Must be available Monday, Tuesday and every 2nd Wednesday. You will be required to cover our busy reception desk at Southcare. You will work closely with the administration team to support Southcare which is part of The Sutherland Hospital. We are a large multidisciplinary Community Service which is comprised of Community Nursing, Community Rehabilitation, Allied Health and Medical Staff Specialist teams that work cohesively together to assist our elderly to stay fit and remain living at home. This role will work within a small fraction of the Administration team which play an integral part in facilitating the effective coordination and execution of all administrative tasks throughout Southcare.
For role related queries or questions contact Leanne Bell on
Selection Criteria:
1. Ability to work autonomously and prioritise with limited direction or guidance
2. Demonstrated experience in computer skills with accurate data entry skills including demonstrated high level knowledge of and experience using Windows, Microsoft Office, Access and Excel based software. Hospital data bases are preferable but not essential.
3. Demonstrated high level of organisational skills with the ability to prioritise with limited direction or guidance while carrying out a variety of functions which may be complex in nature and require judgement and problem solving skills.
4. Demonstrated experience with reception duties.
5. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively.
6. Demonstrated customer service commitment and ability to liaise with outside organisations and client groups on behalf of team whilst maintaining confidentiality.
7. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to share relief responsibilities with other administrative staff as required.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.
Information for applicants:
· If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
· An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
· Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
· Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
· SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support () and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website