Overview
Consistency, Security, and a Role that Matters
Remuneration: $64,046.06 - $66,170.25 p.a + Superannuation + Salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Hours Per Week: 38hrs/week
Location: Cessnock Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ605979
Closing date: Sunday, 28th September 2025
Are you looking for a role where you can enhance your administration skills while working in a supportive and collaborative team?
This position offers consistent Monday-to-Friday hours, allowing you to plan your life while having a sense of job security and genuine satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Your day will start by confirming appointments and welcoming patients with a friendly and approachable presence. You will work closely with our clinicians to schedule follow ups, update patient records, and maintain waitlists in line with clinic guidelines.
You are the glue in keeping the clinic running smoothly, providing general administrative support and handling incoming phone calls. With warmth, understanding, and a proactive approach, you’ll problem-solve to meet patient needs, making their experience as seamless and positive as possible.
Your Contribution
As a supportive team player you will thrive in this role as you manage your time effectively to fulfill your work demands. You are someone who can work independently and take initiative to solve issues as they arise.
- Able to organise and prioritise tasks effectively
- Strong communication skills, approaching every interaction with respect and care
- Administration experience and confidence with computer systems is highly valued
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support from the clinic coordinator and wider team
- Expand your skills and open yourself to future opportunities within healthcare
- Work life balance with consistent stable hours (8-4:30) plus no weekends!
- 1 extra day off a month
- 4 weeks annual leave and paid parental leave
- Increase your take home pay with Salary Packaging and Fitness Passport
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program to promote your wellbeing
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
Role related information is available in the Position Description and information about applying for this position. For queries contact Bianca Tribe at the provided contact channel.
Additional information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
- To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. Temporary visa holder eligibility applies when no suitable local candidate is identified.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Information for Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: a generic information source. This is a Category A position and recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with policy directives prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging and Benefits
Salary Packaging is beneficial and may increase take-home pay by packaging a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt.
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.
Hunter New England Local Health District is an inclusive employer committed to a diverse and welcoming workplace. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. For confidential support to ensure an equitable application process, please contact the appropriate team.
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