Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until December 2026 with the possibility of extension at same/reduced hours
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service - Liverpool Oral Health Department
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 6
Remuneration: $1,539.73 - $1,576.13 per week
Requisition ID: REQ
Application Close Date: 19/10/2025
Interview Date Range: 22/10/2025 - 29/10/2025
Contact Details: Samantha McDonald – |
About the Opportunity
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is seeking a passionate Senior Administration Officer to lead and support the operational excellence of our Oral Health Services (OHS). In this pivotal role, you'll be the backbone of our executive team—streamlining office management, driving recruitment and credentialing processes, and ensuring seamless coordination across departments. You'll manage rosters, lead administrative staff, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to high-level documentation and strategic initiatives.
This is your opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that's transforming the experience of patients, staff, and communities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel in decision-making, and are committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and personalised care, we want to hear from you.
What You'll be Doing
The Senior Administration Officer is responsible for providing effective administrative and office management solutions and related support services to the SWSLHD Oral Health Services (OHS) staff, Managers and Director to support with efficient day to day operation of the OHS.
To establish and maintain high level administrative systems for office management, human resources management including recruitment and credentialing of Dental Officers, Dental Specialists, Honorary Dental Officers/Specialists, Visiting Dental Officers and University Clinical Educators.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Oral Health Services provide essential dental care to eligible residents across South Western Sydney.
Covering the local government areas of Bankstown, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Liverpool, Wingecarribee, and Wollondilly, these services include general dental care, emergency dental treatment, and specialised programs for children and vulnerable populations.
The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care, ensuring that all patients receive the best possible treatment. With convenient locations and a strong focus on community health, SWSLHD Oral Health Services offer a supportive and enriching work environment for dental professionals.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
* Relevant qualifications in business administration, management, or administration and / or senior administrative experience in managing a team while supporting a general manager/service director in a complex organisation.
* Describe your experience in managing complex administrative tasks and making independent decisions, including coordinating multiple projects, resolving problems, and handling sensitive or high-pressure situations with professionalism and confidentiality.
* Outline your experience using healthcare-related software systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Health Roster, StaffLink, Titanium, Cerner PAS), and supporting recruitment processes, ministerial correspondence, and accurate record-keeping and reporting.
* Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
Additional Information
Salary Packaging : South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness : South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport .
Transforming Your Experience : Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the L G B T Q I + community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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