Upskill, Grow, and Thrive in a Unique Dual Role
Remuneration: $33.59 - $34.70 / $35.84 - $36.96 per hour + Superannuation
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time to January 2027
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2 & Administration CSO Level 3
Hours Per Week: 16hrs/week
Requisition ID: REQ622285
Closing Date: Monday, 1st December 2025
Please note: Interviews will be held Wednesday 3rd December
This is a unique dual role where you will gain experience as both a Ward Clerk and a Clinical Support Officer
It’s a fantastic opportunity to upskill and broaden your expertise across multiple functions within the department
Tell Me More!
As part of the Close Observation Unit, you will play an important role in maintaining seamless administrative processes and supporting the clinical team. Your duties will include delivering exceptional customer service, accurately managing paperwork, completing data entry tasks, and preparing reports.
With guidance from the Nurse Unit Manager, you will also manager ward rosters, process approved roster changes and assist with recruitment activities. As part of the CSO component of the role, you will help monitor, audit, and coordinate the ordering of medical and non-medical supplies to support day-to-day clinical operations.
Key Skills
To succeed in this role, you will be:
- Comfortable working both on your own and alongside a busy, supportive team
- Confident communicator with great interpersonal skills
- Able to connect and collaborate with staff at all levels in a friendly, professional way
- Naturally organised and proactive in staying on top of your tasks
- Good at planning and prioritising to keep things running smoothly
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
Support and Benefits
You will be supported by a full-time Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE), who will guide you through your transition into the role while the CSO team within the hospital will provide additional training and assistance to build your confidence and capability.
You will also benefit from:
- Open yourself up to future opportunities within HNE
- Comprehensive training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development
- Increase your take home with Salary Packaging, Fitness Passport and Novated Leasing options
- Access to Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing
- Collaborative and friendly team atmosphere
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Descriptions
Administration Officer Level 2
Administration Officer Level 3
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Megan Hay on Megan.Hay@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
- Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.
- At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
- The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your current community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
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: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
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.
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