Western NSW Local Health District
Reference number REQ632279 Occupation Administration and Clerical Work type Full-Time Location Bathurst & Central West NSW Salary $70,067.99 - $71,072.43 Closing date 11 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Admin Officer Level 2A
Remuneration: $70,067.99 - $71,072.43 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Orange, NSW –
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 11 February 2026 – 11:59pm
Administration Officer Mental Health Drug & Alcohol (MHDA) – Bloomfield Campus
About the role
You will be based at Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Services (MHDA) – Bloomfield Campus.
MHDA Bloomfield Campus provides inpatient services which includes a child and adolescent unit, a state-wide forensic rehabilitation unit, a mental health intensive care unit, adult acute unit, older person’s acute unit, and a range of non-acute state-wide and district inpatient units for adults and older people.
As the switchboard operator you will be responsible for the general day to day operations of the hospital switchboard and telecommunications services ensuring a respectful and helpful response is provided to all face-to-face, email and telephone enquiries.
In addition, you will also provide a range of administration functions including but not limited to: admissions/ discharges, supporting medical record management, record keeping, managing postal and other correspondence, general filling/ typing/ copying, deliveries/ pickups within the facility, stores management, and handling of monies where required.
Successful applicants will be required to attend a comprehensive orientation program on commencement.
To about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
* Click ‘Apply’
* Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
* Upload your current resume
* Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Angela Walton on (0 6369 7650 or at Angela.Walton@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
* All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
* This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
* Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
* Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
* Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
* To about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
* For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD