Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $35.84 - $36.96 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ638028
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday, 1 March 2026
Where you'll be working
The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand-alone women’s hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in women’s health care through both practice and ongoing research.
Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), the hospital is co-located with other major facilities on the Randwick Hospitals Campus—one of the State’s most comprehensive health care precincts. This location supports a rich environment for collaboration and expertise across specialties.
Ideally situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach, The Royal Hospital for Women is just 15 minutes from Sydney’s Central Business District and harbour. Its proximity to some of Sydney’s best beaches, restaurants, and sporting facilities offers staff the added benefit of a vibrant lifestyle alongside a rewarding and supportive professional environment.
The role
The genetic intake officer provides general support to the genetic team at the Maternal Fetal Medicine Dept.
This is a varied role that includes provision of support for various aspects relating to patient flow through the department. The intake officer allows the genetic counsellors to manage the increasing demand for genetic counselling services and improved the capacity and productivity of the genetic counselling workforce. The role is a primarily administrative but is best performed by someone with some clinical knowledge, training or experience, as well as knowledge of NSW genetic services. Experience with the NSW Genetic Information System (TrakGene) would also be an asset.
Benefits
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
Ability to perform a wide range of administrative tasks in a demanding workloadExcellent communication skills including accurate spelling, good comprehension, confidence in the spoken word and ability to deal confidently and courteously with people at all levelsTeam Player and willingness and ability to contribute to the overall performance and improvement of the Service’s administrative supportUnderstanding of the services delivered by the Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Centre for Clinical Genetics (SCH)Experience of responding to a range of enquiries and determining the appropriate response in a complex work environmentExperience with a genetics information databaseStrong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines and attention to detailDemonstrated commitment to providing quality service and quality improvement initiatives in workplace administrative practices and procedures
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tamara Ellis on Tamara.Ellis@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants
If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.An eligibility list may be created for future vacanciesEmployment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position descriptionRecommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offerSESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.