Manage vital administration and build trusted connections to support specialist intellectual disability health services across Western Sydney.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $35.84 - $36.96 per hour
Hours Per Week: 8
Location: Westmead Hospital, Western Sydney Local District
Where you'll be working
The role will be based at Westmead Hospital. The biggest health infrastructure project in the state, worth $1billion, is currently transforming the Westmead Precinct into one of the largest health, education, research and training precincts in Australia. The precinct will deliver an innovative, integrated facility that will continue to deliver high-quality healthcare for decades to come. Westmead is fast becoming an area of growth and future investment. It is 10 mins from the heart of Parramatta, with infrastructure and housing development surrounding the facility, the new tram outside the main entrance and the train station a 5 minute walk away.
What You'll Be Doing
You will be an integral part of the Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Team, providing administration and clerical support for the service. The service focuses on assessment, care planning, navigation to other specialist services and capacity building of the person's primary health care team and health staff, for people with intellectual disabilities and complex health conditions. Your role will be responsible for completing a range of operational, clerical and administrative tasks to support the smooth running of the service, including assistance with admissions/transfers/discharges, record management, data entry, database management, booking services/appointments, record keeping, managing postal and other correspondence, general filing/typing/copying, preparation and distribution of agendas and related documents, typing of minutes and diary management.
What This Role Will Offer You
* An opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive and caring team environment
* Flexible working arrangements may be able to be negotiated
* Be part of a new clinical service within WSLHD with an opportunity to improve health outcomes for people with an intellectual Disability in WSLHD
Other benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District
* Salary Packaging Scheme - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - a professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
* Fitness Passport – permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign‑up to this program which offers access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW at an extremely competitive price
* Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
* Potential transfer of leave/long service to other eligible public sector organisation
How To Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
* Demonstrated experience in reception and general administration in a high demand team oriented environment, ideally in a similar administrative support role in a complex team.
* Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent customer service skills to ensure effective communication with internal and external stakeholders especially with patients with complex disabilities.
* Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise own work and carry out tasks and job responsibilities with attention to detail and accuracy to meet deadlines.
* Demonstrated high level computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft and Windows based applications and email systems and/or experience in other information and record keeping systems.
* Understanding of, and commitment to maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve quality service outcomes.
* Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and organise work activities to achieve work outcomes.
* Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
Requisition ID: REQ
Applications Close: 26 January 2026
Need more information?
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* Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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* For inquiries about the role, contact Vanessa Colusso on or .
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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