Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to January 2027
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 4
Remuneration: $1, $1,473.73 per week + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ611417
About the Role
Royal Prince Alfred is the principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney and offers speciality services from its main campus as well as from Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Chris O'Brien Lifehouse and Dame Edith Walker Hospitals. RPAH is one of Australia's leading hospitals, providing an extensive range of diagnostic and treatment services. Its specialities include cardiology, obstetrics and gynaecology, cancer, respiratory medicine, neurology, liver and kidney transplants.
The Waitlist Bookings Officer supports the management of elective surgery waitlist bookings for Royal Prince Alfred (RPA) Hospital and Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics (IRO) and its timely and accurate data submission in accordance with the Ministry of Health Elective Surgery Access policy. The position will perform administrative functions in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to support the patient's pre-operative journey.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
* Holds knowledge of the MOH Elective Surgery Access policy and/or experience in hospital surgical waitlist practices such as the scheduling of surgical/diagnostic procedures.
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to extrapolate, analyse and interpret data, information, perform audits and reporting.
* Experience in the use of hospital patient administration systems (PAS), electronic medical record (eMR) and Microsoft Office packages including the ability to accurately upload and update information on the eMR.
Benefits and Perks
* Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
* Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
* Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
* Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
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This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
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Applications Close: 11 December 2025
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