**Looking to take the next step in your healthcare administration career?**
**Remuneration**:$72,285.58 - $73,940.16 p.a + Superannuation + Salary packaging
**Employment Type**:Permanent Full Time and Temporary Full Time to June 2026
**Position Classification**: Administration Officer Level 4
**Hours Per Week**:38hrs/week
**Location**:1 x Maitland Hospital / 1x Kurri Kurri Hospital
**Requisition ID**:REQ586392
**Closing date**:Sunday, 27th July 2025
**Join Hunter New England Health and play a vital role in improving patient access to surgery.**
**We are offering two exciting opportunities for proactive, detail-focused individuals to join our dynamic Waitlist Teams, supporting quality care and efficient hospital operations.**
**Position 1: Waitlist Team Lead - Temporary Full Time - Kurri Kurri Hospital**
**Role Overview**:
This role is perfect for someone with strong leadership skills who enjoys co-ordinating workflow while staying actively involved in processes. Reporting to the Nurse Manager, you will oversee a small team (3 Full Time Equivalent) while playing a hands-on role in managing patient waitlists and ensuring smooth daily operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations and direct workflow for the Waitlist team
- Manage and book the surgical waitlist, reporting, and liaise with theatre staff for correct scheduling and coverage
- Participate in hospital meetings and ensure effective communication
- Contribute to achieving NSW Health targets for timely surgical access
**Position 2: Waitlist Coordinator - Permanent Full Time - Maitland Hospital**
**Role Overview**:
Become part of a small but exceptionally high-performing team, known for its collaborative spirit and strong team culture. In this vital administrative role, you'll work closely with supportive colleagues to manage booking processes, patient communication, and theatre scheduling in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaising with patients
- Manage surgical bookings and cancellations
- Perform regular reporting and auditing
- Work collaboratively within a dynamic team of 5-6 people to streamline processes to support a growing hospitalMonday to Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
**What You Will Bring**:
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to meet challenging demands
- Strong knowledge and understanding of policies and directives
- Ability to take direction and meet deadlines
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Comfortable working in a highly accountable demanding role
**Why Join Us?**
- Contribute to improving patient access to timely, high-quality surgical care
- Work in a positive, collaborative environment with a strong, supportive team culture
- Be part of a team that values succession planning, offering clear pathways for career growth and development
- Monthly Allocated Days Off
- 4 weeks annual leave and paid parental leave
- Opt in for Salary packaging and Fitness Passport options to increase your Take home pay
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing
**Need more information?**
**_Additional information_**_ _
- _An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies._
- _Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants_
- _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._
**_Information for Applicants:_**
**_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._
- 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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