Step into the vital role of Ward Clerk – Intensive Care, where your precision, professionalism, and organisational flair ensure the ICU runs seamlessly while making a meaningful impact for patients, families, and the clinical team every day.
Remuneration
$33.59 - $34.71 Per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type
Permanent Part Time
Position Classification
Administration Officer Level 2
Hours Per Week
8
Location
Tamworth Hospital
Applications Close
Monday 16th March 2026
Step into a pivotal role where your organisational skills and attention to detail make a real difference in patient care. As the Ward Clerk – Intensive Care Unit, you will provide essential administrative and clerical support to ensure the ICU operates seamlessly every day. Often the first point of contact for staff, patients, and families, you'll play a key role in supporting clinical teams through efficient, professional administration.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing phone and email enquiries with professionalism and care.
* Maintaining accurate electronic patient records and essential documentation.
* Supporting ICU staff with administrative processes to keep the unit running smoothly.
* Coordinating correspondence, filing, and other clerical duties with precision.
* Assisting with ordering, invoicing, and general office tasks to support team operations.
This permanent part-time role (8 hours per week) offers the opportunity to work closely with nursing, medical, and administrative teams, requiring someone confident in managing competing priorities in a fast‐paced clinical environment.
Where You'll Be Working
Tamworth Hospital, the largest rural referral hospital within the Hunter New England Local Health District, delivers a comprehensive range of specialist and general health services to the New England and North West communities. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a dynamic, fast‐paced environment dedicated to supporting critically ill patients and their families. The successful candidate will become an integral part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, all committed to providing exceptional, patient‐centered care. Tamworth Hospital offers a supportive, team‐oriented workplace, modern facilities, and the convenience of free onsite parking, ensuring you can focus on what matters most – making a meaningful impact every day.
Why Join HNE?
* A supportive and collaborative team
* Flexibility in work hours
* Monthly allocated day off
* Ongoing professional development across the administrative network
* Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
* Salary packaging options to increase take‐home pay
* Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing
If this sounds like you then, we would love you to apply:
* Demonstrate exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, keeping tasks on track with ease.
* Bring meticulous attention to detail and accuracy to every task you undertake.
* Deliver outstanding communication and customer service, creating positive experiences for all.
* Thrive both independently and as a collaborative team member.
* Confidently use computer systems and electronic records to streamline workflows.
* Previous administrative experience in a healthcare setting is desirable, but your dedication and adaptability are what truly count.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can't wait to hear from you!
Additional Information
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
* 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 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 New 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.
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