Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $35.84 - $36.96 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ644598
Your role. Our mission. One purpose — excellence in Emergency care at Sydney Local Health District.
About the Role
Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care.
The Emergency Department (ED) Administration Officer will perform administrative functions in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to support effective patient care. Providing excellent customer service to all patients presenting to the Emergency Department with a strong customer focused approach, and providing timely and efficient administrative support to the clinical and nursing staff of the Emergency Department, including accurate registration, admission and financial election of all patients and associated administrative duties.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to independently multitask and prioritise work demands to meet department benchmarks and KPIs in a pressured, busy and demanding environment.
* Strong computer literacy including proficient keyboard skills with the capacity to perform data collection, correction, auditing and reporting functions.
* Proven attention to detail with a very high level of accuracy when working with a range of computer systems and administrative processes.
* Ability to work a 24/7 rotating roster and willingness to consider urgent requests for coverage to ensure appropriate functioning of service.
Benefits and Perks!
* 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: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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Applications Close: 12 March 2026
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