Overview
Hunter New England Local Health District
REQ Requisition #
Join Maitland Hospital — Where Professionalism, Teamwork and Community Come Together
Remuneration: $34.46 - $35.54 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Wonnarua Land - Maitland Hospital
Employment Type and Hours : Various Permanent & Temporary Part Time Positions
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Requisition ID: REQ
Applications Close: Sunday, 28th September 2025
Note: Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander targeted under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply to promote equal or improved access. Applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
What You Will Do
We are seeking motivated individuals who thrive in a busy customer service environment. You will be part of the team in the Emergency Department providing efficient administrative support that ensures the smooth operations and a positive experience for patients, staff and visitors.
From maintaining accurate patient records to handling data entry, reporting, and general team support, you will be at the heart of a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your work directly contributes to patient care and staff support.
Current positions available
- Temporary Part Time 32hrs/week until Oct 2026
- Permanent Part Time
- Casual opportunities also available
What You Will Bring
- You can balance teamwork with independence when working in a high-pressure environment
- You remain calm and make sound decisions when faced with competing priorities
- You hold strong communication skills and demonstrate calmness and compassion in every interaction
- Essential: Must be available to work on a 24/7 rotating roster
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team
- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development across the wider administrative team
- Expand your skills and open yourself to future opportunities within healthcare
- Ongoing support from your Administration Manager and experienced colleagues
- Annual and paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Salary packaging options and fitness passport to increase your take home pay
- Access to Employee Assistance Program to promote your wellbeing
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this case you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants.
Information for Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit:
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: Salary packaging is beneficial and may increase your take-home pay. It allows packaging of a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. For more information, contact SalaryPackagingPLUS at or call.
NSW Health acknowledges the traditional owners of the land and pays respect to Aboriginal communities. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other diverse communities.
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