Northern Sydney Local Health District
Reference number REQ643197 Occupation Administration and Clerical Work type Flexibility available Location Sydney - North/North West Salary Information $83554.59 - $85530.07 Closing date 18 March 2026 at 11:59pm
The Administrative Officer – Casual Relief MHDA is responsible for the provision of high level administrative support to relevant MHDA Director or Service Director and staff within assigned Directorate/Executive Units. The position will be rotated to cover planned temporary vacancies of Executive Assistant role supporting relevant Director/Service Director across MHDA, in consultation with MHDA Executive Officer, across NSLHD. Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 6
Remuneration: $42.14 - $43.13 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ643197
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.
Where you'll be working
Across NSLHD as required
What you'll be doing
The Administrative Officer – Casual Relief MHDA is responsible for the provision of high level administrative support to relevant MHDA Director or Service Director and staff within assigned Directorate/Executive Units. The position will be rotated to cover planned temporary vacancies of Executive Assistant role supporting relevant Director/Service Director across MHDA, in consultation with MHDA Executive Officer, at the following geographical area:
* Clinical Director MHDA – MHDA Directorate Macquarie Hospital North Ryde
* Director of Nursing MHDA – MHDA Directorate Macquarie Hospital North Ryde
* Director Operations MHDA – MHDA Directorate Macquarie Hospital North Ryde
* OPMHS Program Manager Macquarie Hospital North Ryde
* Service Director Macquarie Hospital North Ryde
* Service Director North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service RNSH St Leonards
* Service Director Northern Beaches MHS Manly Hospital Manly
* Service Director Drug &Alcohol Service RNSH St Leonards
* Service Director Child &Youth Mental Health Service Macquarie Hospital, North Ryde
* Service Director, Hornsby MHS Hornsby
The position will also provide high level administrative support to contribute to effective and efficient running of the MHDA Directorate by working collaboratively with Administration Officers across MHDA to complete tasks that support the function of the unit as a whole. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
* Demonstrated training and experience in provision of executive administrative support.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, a proven ability to work autonomously, under pressure and to prioritise and meet deadlines. Willingness to be assigned to different geographical area within NSLHD.
* Highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills; including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and TRIM programs and willingness to learn new computer software. Ability to evaluate work practices and to apply technology to develop quality administrative procedures to achieve improvement of these practices.
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For role related queries or questions contact Linda Smitala on or 0408 865 011
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Applications Close: 18 March 2026
Tentative Interview Date: Week Commencing 23 March 2026