Join Integrated Care Services - where flexibility, teamwork and growth come together.
Remuneration: $32.30 - $33.37 Per Hour + Superannuation
Location: Various across Hunter New England Local Health District
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Requisition ID: REQ603492
Applications Close: Sunday, 19th October 2025
About the Role:
We are seeking adaptable and motivated Casual Administration Officers to join our Integrated Care Services team across the Greater Newcastle and Lower Hunter regions. This role provides flexible administrative and clerical support in a variety of healthcare settings, helping to deliver coordinated, person-centred care.
As part of our casual pool, you’ll enjoy variety in your day-to-day work - no two days are the same. You’ll gain exposure across multiple services and sites, develop current skills, and play a vital role in supporting staff, patients, and the wider health network.
In this role, you’ll:
- Provide administrative and clerical support to staff and patients across different service areas.
- Manage correspondence, data entry, and record-keeping with accuracy.
- Support service delivery by adapting to local systems, procedures and workflows.
- Communicate effectively with staff, patients, and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to a supportive and collaborative admin team culture.
About You:
You’re a reliable, adaptable administrator who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys variety. You bring strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
You must have:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail with accurate data entry and documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email systems.
- Professionalism, reliability and discretion with confidential information.
- Availability for a minimum of 3 days per week.
- A positive, team-focused attitude with a willingness to learn.
Healthcare experience is not essential - we value resilience, flexibility, and a can-do attitude above all.
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a casual role - it’s an opportunity to grow your skills, gain exposure to different healthcare services, and be part of a supportive team. You’ll benefit from:
- Comprehensive orientation and training tailored to the role.
- On-the-job support and mentoring from experienced administrators.
- Ongoing education and professional development via My Health Learning and other platforms.
- Opportunities for upskilling in digital health systems, customer service, and admin best practice.
- Pathways for growth, with support to pursue more permanent roles or expanded responsibilities.
Join us and take the next step in your career while contributing to essential healthcare services across the region.
Additional Information:
- Must be available to work at minimum 3 days a week
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Cathy Di Legge on Cathy.DiLegge@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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.
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We strongly encourage applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply.
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
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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