Far West Local Health District
Reference number REQ654651 Occupation Administration and Clerical Work type Full-Time Location Riverina & Murray Salary Information $66608.03 - $68817.27 Closing date 22 April 2026 at 11:59pm
This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Admin Off Level 2
Remuneration: $66608.03 - $68817.27 + super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ654651
Location: Menindee
Take a quick look at \"Living and Working\" in the Far West
* Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience
* Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development
What you'll be doing
Provide quality administration support to ensure the efficient running of the Health Service.
* Provide quality administrative support to the Health Service Manager.
* Attend to general reception and telephone enquiries.
* Fulfil administration functions of health facility including stock maintenance and ordering, petty cash maintenance and reconciliation, patient record administration and maintenance, and other duties as required by the Manager.
What is on Offer
* Salary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
* Novated leasing
* Isolation & climate allowance
* Fitness Passport
* Support through advanced education & training
* A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
About the Menindee Health Service
Menindee is beautiful little community on the banks of the Darling River and is surrounded by the spectacular Menindee Lakes. The Menindee Health Service is a busy Primary Health Clinic with an Emergency Department as well. We provide chronic disease, community and primary health care services to the community, as well as facilitating a range of visiting services. Our clinic is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. After hours and on weekends an RN is on call for Ambulance and emergencies with a second Ambulance trained staff member. Ambulance training will be provided.
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
* Certificate II in Business administration and/or experience providing administration support, preferably within a healthcare setting.
* Demonstrated intermediate computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and data entry.
* Experience with cash management, collection of fees and processing of accounts.
* Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Understanding of cultural awareness issues and the need for cultural sensitivity.
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about applying for this position
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Applications Close: 22nd April 2026
Stepping Up
The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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