* Frontline intake role supporting vital community health services
* Casual opportunity with a 7-day rotating roster
* Make a real impact through accurate referrals and client advocacy
Manage referrals, assess eligibility and coordinate accurate intake information to support timely clinical triage across community health services.
Employment Type:?Casual
Position Classification:?Administration Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $35.84 - $36.91 per hour
Location:?Blacktown Hospital
Where you'll be working
Blacktown Hospital is part of a diverse, fast-paced health precinct delivering high-quality care to one of Australia?s largest and most culturally rich communities. Integrated & Community Health Services play a critical role in connecting patients, families and referrers with the right care at the right time. You?ll join a collaborative intake team that values professionalism, cultural safety and continuous improvement, while supporting services across the full care continuum.
? A welcoming, inclusive and values-driven workplace
? Strong focus on ethical practice and cultural diversity
? Close collaboration with multidisciplinary clinical teams
? Exposure to a broad range of community and aged care services
? Ongoing learning through training, in-services and development opportunities
What you'll be doing
As the first point of contact for Integrated & Community Health Services, you?ll play a key role in ensuring referrals are timely, accurate and clinically appropriate. Your work will directly support clinicians to triage effectively and deliver high-quality care.
? Receive, assess and process referrals into community, aged care and priority population services
? Collect, collate and accurately enter demographic and clinical information using systems such as iPM, Cerner and My Aged Care
? Provide clear, professional information to clients, referrers and health professionals
? Maintain high data quality through self-auditing and adherence to policies and protocols
? Collaborate with the team to manage workflow, escalate complex referrals and improve service efficiency
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Selection Criteria:
1. High level computer knowledge in data bases or Health information systems such as: iPM, CERNER, and Microsoft Word & Excel applications.
2. Effective customer service and communication skills in verbal, written and interpersonal to develop and maintain relationships with client, team and clinicians.
3. Excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detail & demonstrated capacity to work with minimal supervision and to undertake a diverse range of tasks and problem solve with limited direction.
4. Demonstrated experience in referral pathways, person-centred care and patient privacy.
5. Commitment to ongoing professional development.
6. Commitment to Quality improvement and WH&S responsibilities.
7. Completion of a medical terminology course or equivalent experience in a health-related setting is desirable.
8. Current NSW driver?s license.
Requisition ID: REQ625985
Applications Close: 19th January 2026
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
Need more information?
? Find out more about applying for this position.
? Review the detailed Position Description insights into role requirements and criteria.
? Explore the?selection process,?employment checks,?outcomes and notifications.
? For inquiries about the role, contact TingTing Chen at TingTing.Chen@health.nsw.gov.au.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for casual employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
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