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Employment Type : Temporary Part Time until approx. September 2026
Position Classification : Administration Officer Level 3
Remuneration : $34.37 per hour - $35.54 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week : 16
Requisition ID : REQ
Applications Close: Sunday 14th September 2025
About The Role
Step into a vital frontline position as a Cashier/Telephonist within the Patient Services Department at Armidale Hospital. As part of our friendly and close-knit administration team, you'll play a key role in supporting patients, families, staff, and the wider community.
This is a varied, fast-paced role where your days will include:
* Managing all incoming and outgoing hospital mail
* Handling accommodation bookings and payments for staff and families
* Processing invoices and outstanding payments
* Answering and directing incoming phone calls
* Responding to face-to-face enquiries at the reception
* Managing payment receipting, allocation, batching, and banking
* Assisting with stores ordering and inventory control
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Armidale Hospital, you'll be part of a warm, multicultural environment where collaboration and care are at the heart of everything we do. You'll interact with a wide range of departments, giving you a broad insight into hospital operations and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.
What We're Looking For
No formal qualifications? No problem We offer full training for the right candidate. However, experience in reception, switchboard operations, or cash handling will be highly regarded.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is
* Friendly and professional with strong communication skills
* Confident working independently and as part of a team
* Organised and detail-oriented
* Eager to learn and grow with us
What We Offer
* Comprehensive onsite orientation
* Ongoing support from a dedicated manager and the Centralised Billing Team
* Continuous training and professional development (including new system rollouts)
* A stable, secure role within the NSW Health system
* A welcoming and inclusive workplace culture
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
* Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Hanson on
Additional Information
* 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.
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
Information For Applicants
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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
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This is a Category B 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 B 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.
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