Administration Officer Population Health - Targeted
Hunter New England Local Health District
REQ657682 Requisition #
Make a Meaningful Difference in Community Health
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $35.84 - $36.96 per hour + super
Hours Per Week: up to 20
Requisition ID: REQ657682
Location: Wallsend Campus (onsite)
Advertising Closes: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Tentative Interview Date: 15th & 16th June 2026
While this position is open to all applicants, it is identified for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply, with preference given to suitable applicants to support improved representation and equitable access within the workforce. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
Join a supportive and purpose-driven team where your administration skills help deliver vital health services across the community. As an Administration Officer with Hunter New England Population Health, you will play an important role in supporting day-to-day operations while contributing to culturally safe, inclusive, and community-focused healthcare outcomes.
Our Commitment
* Strengthens community connections
* Supports Closing the Gap initiatives across healthcare services
We welcome people who are passionate about making a positive difference in the health and wellbeing of our communities.
About the Role
In this dynamic and rewarding position, you will provide high-quality administrative and clerical support across a diverse range of operational functions within Hunter New England Population Health. Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will help ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of services that support both staff and the wider community.
* Supporting rostering and payroll processes to ensure accurate and timely outcomes
* Assisting with recruitment and onboarding coordination activities
* Managing procurement tasks, including purchase requisitions and basic financial processes
* Maintaining accurate records, documentation, and data entry across systems
* Supporting financial reporting and administrative tracking requirements
* Managing enquiries via phone, email, and face‐to‐face interactions in a professional manner
* Assisting with general office administration, facilities coordination, and equipment support
In this role, you will be a key point of contact within the team, working closely with clinicians, staff, and members of the public. You will contribute to a service culture that is professional, efficient, and culturally respectful, while helping ensure high-quality support is delivered every day.
What We're Looking For
You are a motivated, organised, and community-minded administration professional who enjoys working collaboratively in a fast‐paced environment while delivering exceptional customer service. You bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, a positive team‐focused attitude, and the ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and attention to detail.
To succeed in this role, you will ideally have experience in administration or clerical support, including areas such as payroll, rostering, recruitment administration, data entry, records management, and general office coordination. Knowledge of medical terminology and medical typing will be highly regarded.
Most importantly, you will demonstrate a genuine commitment to culturally safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace practices, contributing positively to a supportive team environment and helping deliver quality services to the community.
Why Join Us?
* Permanent part‐time stability with work‐life balance
* Supportive and collaborative team culture
* Meaningful work that contributes to better community health outcomes
* Opportunities to broaden your administration experience within NSW Health
* Inclusive workplace committed to cultural respect and Closing the Gap initiatives
Be part of a team that values professionalism, teamwork, cultural inclusion, and delivering excellence in healthcare support services.
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.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. 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 B 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 B 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 New England Health employees and may increase your take‐home pay. Salary packaging covers 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.
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