Where Administration Meets Opportunity – Build Your Skills With Us!
Remuneration: $64,046.06 - $66,170.25 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time to September 2026
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Hours Per Week: 38hrs/week
Location: Cessnock Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ608782
Closing Date: Sunday, 12th October 2025
Interviews will be held on Friday 17th October
Looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your administrative skills while gaining hands-on experience in a healthcare setting?
Cessnock Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Administration Officer (Ward Clerk) to join our Medical Ward team. This is your chance to be part of a supportive, patient-focused environment while building your career in hospital administration.
Step into the Role
As a Ward Clerk, you will work closely with nursing staff and other hospital departments to provide efficient administrative support, keep the Ward running smoothly and ensure every patient receives excellent care. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Registering patients and maintaining accurate data entry
- Coordinating patient discharges
- Supporting nursing staff with administrative duties
- Providing friendly, professional customer service to patients, families, and staff
Full training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure you feel comfortable and confident in the role!
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and ready to learn. Our ideal candidate will:
- Thrive in a busy environment with the ability to prioritise and manage tasks effectively
- Work well independently and as part of a team, bringing strong customer service skills to every interaction
- Experience in healthcare administration is a plus, but transferable skills from customer service environments are welcome
- Available to work Monday to Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm (some flexibility available)
Why Join Us?
This position isn’t just a job – this is a great opportunity to build your career in healthcare administration. You will also benefit from:
- Develop valuable administrative skills in a hospital setting
- Gain hands-on experience working alongside clinical and administrative teams
- Work in a supportive, friendly environment that values your growth
- Open yourself to future healthcare opportunities
- No weekend work and 1 extra day off a month!
- Access to Fitness Passport and Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay
- Access to Employee Assistance Program to promote your wellbeing
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Whiting on Jennifer.Whiting@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional information
- 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 Current 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
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies
- Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
- Job share / part time arrangements may be considered.
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 Recent 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.
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. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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📌 Administration Officer Level 2
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Cessnock