Overview
A Role That Opens Doors in Healthcare
Remuneration: $32.30 - $33.37 per hour + Superannuation. Employment Type and Hours: Permanent Position - Both Full Time and Part Time will be considered. Location: Armidale Community Health Service. Requisition ID: REQ609221. Closing date: Tuesday, 30th September 2025.
Armidale Community Health is seeking dedicated Receptionist/s to join our team. Step into the Role. As the first point of contact for clients, families, staff, and visitors, you’ll be the welcoming face of Armidale Community Health, working alongside specialised teams including Speech Pathology, Psychology, Drug & Alcohol, and Mental Health services.
Each day brings variety—depending on the clinics running, your responsibilities may include:
Responsibilities
- Greeting and assisting clients, family members, and the general public
- Managing phone calls for multiple services
- Supporting staff with administrative processes
- Ordering supplies, submitting work requests (AFMs), and relaying messages
- End-of-day building security and reporting issues
Please note: Both Full Time and Part Time will be considered, however applicants must be available to work between 8:20am and 4:50pm.
Skills & Attributes
We are looking for someone organised, approachable, and passionate about great customer service. You’ll enjoy connecting with people, communicating clearly with clients, families, and staff, and feel confident using computers while learning new systems. A proactive and adaptable attitude will help you thrive in this busy, varied role.
You won’t be on your own—we’ll provide full on-the-job training, and you’ll be supported by our friendly, experienced reception team through a buddy system, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident before working independently.
Why Join Us?
- Be a part of a team-oriented and supportive team
- Expand your skills and open yourself to future opportunities within healthcare
- Annual and paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Salary packing options and fitness passport to increase your take home pay
- Access to Employee Assistance Program to promote your wellbeing
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
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Additional information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
- Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- 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: 3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay. Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via or .
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 including meal expenses.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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