Employment Type
: Temporary Part Time up to 30 June 2026
Position Classification
: Admin Off Lvl 3
Remuneration
: full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week
: 16
Requisition ID
: REQ602240
Location:
Randwick
Applications close:
MIdnight on 9 November 2025
An exciting opportunity exists for an Administration Officer in the Department of Community Child Health at Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick starting 12th January 2026. This is a temporary part-time position (16 hours a week) until 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension from July to 30 June 2027.
The Administrative Officer will work closely with a range of health care professionals within the dynamic and innovative Community Child Health team which provides clinical services and various innovative community programs to vulnerable children and their families.
The role is varied and entails providing support for the day-to-day administrative functions of the department including assisting the team in their clinical roles.
What You'll Be Doing
To provide Secretarial and Administrative services to the Department.
* This includes assisting the team in their clinical roles e.g. scheduling appointments, transcription typing of clinical letters, answering and responding to telephone enquiries, managing referrals, processing invoices, bulk billing, updating and maintaining patient information via databases, coordinating clinics through the patient scheduling system, as well as organising patients files that are required for the medical teams, Healthroster data entry and roster creation through roster demand template/s for department staff members
* Exercising initiative in the application of established day to day work practices and procedures in the Department such as prioritizing workload and ensuring tasks are met within a timely manner.
How to Apply
Click 'Apply Online' And Submit Your Application Including
* A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
* Answers to the following targeted questions:
* Describe your experience working in a medical environment.
* Tell us what attributes you would bring to this role.
* Describe any patient registration and appointment scheduling systems you have worked with and what experience you have with Microsoft 365.
* Describe a time you took ownership of a task or project autonomously and if there were challenges, how you overcame them.
* Describe ways or methods you use to you manage conflicting priorities.
Additional Benefits (for Eligible Employees)
* Salary packaging for tax savings
* Meal entertainment savings
* Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Fitness Passport
* Flexible Work Practice Opportunities (where applicable)
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
* Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
* Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Maria Katakouzinos on
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's
Aboriginal Workforce
Consultant
, please contact SCHN-EA-
For technical support please contact the customer services team on
Child Safe Standards
SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
* NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
* SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
* Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
* All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
* This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website
* Eligibility List - An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies
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