Elevate Your Career. Enrich Your Life. Transform Paediatric Care at John Hunter Children's Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (until May 2027)
Position Classification: Administration Clinical Support Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $68,338.79 – $70,468.72 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ637173
Location: John Hunter Children's Hospital
Applications Close: Tuesday, 17th February 2026
About The Role
John Hunter Children's Hospital is seeking a motivated and capable professional to provide high-quality administrative support to the delivery of exceptional paediatric nursing care. This role requires strong organisational and time management skills, with previous experience in rostering highly regarded. The successful applicant will demonstrate effective problem‐solving abilities and the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast‐paced clinical environment. You will be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and the wider administrative team at JHCH. A comprehensive orientation will be provided, including dedicated time with the NUM and Clinical Support Officers (CSOs), to ensure a smooth and supported transition into the role. Beyond the workplace, Newcastle offers an outstanding lifestyle. With beautiful beaches, tranquil lakes, and scenic bushland close by, the region provides an ideal balance between professional achievement and personal wellbeing. Join a hospital and community that values excellence, renewal, and meaningful contribution.
About You
You are a reliable and adaptable administration professional who thrives in a busy, purpose‐driven healthcare environment. You are highly organised, confident in managing competing priorities, and capable of working across multiple systems with accuracy and efficiency. Experience in health administration or a similar role is desirable; however, we are equally interested in candidates who demonstrate initiative, strong organisational skills, and the confidence to liaise effectively with a range of staff. A proactive approach, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm and focused in a dynamic setting are essential.
Benefits
* Salary packaging options of up to $11,600 per year
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro‐rata for part‐time)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
* Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
* The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to paediatric healthcare services
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary 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. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need More Information?
Find out more about applying for this position. For role‐related enquiries, please contact: Margaret Allwood at Margaret.Allwood@health.nsw.gov.au
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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‐free application process.
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 https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2. Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp This is a Category A 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 A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take‐home pay! Salary packages a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, & HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 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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