Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4
Remuneration: $72,285.58 – $73, Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 16 – Tuesday and Wednesday
Requisition ID: REQ605354
Location: Waratah
Applications Close : Sunday the 28th of September
Make a real impact supporting Psychiatry training across Hunter New England Health
Take the next step in your administrative career and be part of a supportive, professional team delivering high-quality medical education services across our network.
About the Role
As the Psychiatry Training Officer, you will provide high-level administrative support to medical education leaders and play a key role in coordinating both prevocational and vocational psychiatry training programs. This role ensures training runs smoothly, records are well maintained, and trainees receive the guidance they need.
Key responsibilities include:
* Coordinating activities for psychiatry trainees and supporting program requirements.
* Providing professional administrative support, including preparing reports, agendas, minutes, and correspondence.
* Maintaining databases, filing systems, and handling financial processes such as invoicing and reimbursements.
* Organising meetings, including teleconferences and videoconferences, and ensuring appropriate documentation is prepared.
* Building strong working relationships with supervisors, staff, and external training bodies.
* This is a rewarding role for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and enjoys supporting education and workforce development.
About You
You will bring:
* Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence to liaise across all levels.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer systems, with strong attention to detail and ability to pick up systems quickly
* A customer-focused approach, including the ability to manage sensitive enquiries with professionalism.
* Willingness to learn and apply knowledge of psychiatry training processes and healthcare standards.
* A commitment to values of respect, inclusivity, and professionalism in all aspects of your work.
Benefits
Hunter New England Health offers diverse career opportunities and a supportive environment where staff are valued and recognised.
As part of HNELHD, you'll enjoy access to a wide range of benefits including:
* Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus additional meal and entertainment allowances.
* Fitness Passport program – discounted gym memberships for you and your family.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
* Career development and training opportunities.
* A strong focus on work/life balance and wellbeing initiatives.
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This is a Category B 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 B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
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.
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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