Palliative Care Secretary (Administration Officer Lvl 3) - Perm FT
South Western Sydney Local Health District
REQ667346
Requisition ID: REQ667346
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $71,072.43 - $73,287.41 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Campbelltown and Camden Hospital
Applications close: 14/06/2026
Contact: Tracy Curness on (02) 4634 3000 | Tracy.Curness@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Join a compassionate Palliative Care team and play a meaningful role in supporting patients, families, and carers through the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. This role provides essential administrative and secretarial support to medical, nursing, and allied health professionals, ensuring the smooth day‐to‐day functioning of the service. It offers the opportunity to build strong working relationships across a multidisciplinary team while developing valuable skills in healthcare administration and coordination. The position includes a varied workload involving managing correspondence, coordinating appointments and meetings, and supporting clinical documentation processes in a sensitive and rewarding environment.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally, sensitively, and respectfully with patients, families, carers, and a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate appointments and meetings, maintain accurate records, and ensure administrative tasks are completed efficiently. A high level of compassion, empathy, and professionalism is required to provide administrative support in a palliative care setting, with sensitivity, discretion, and respect for individuals experiencing complex and emotional circumstances.
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrated experience in a secretarial, administrative, or clerical role within a healthcare or related environment with advanced organisational skills including calendar/diary management, meeting coordination and minute taking.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively and professionally with patients, families, and members of multidisciplinary teams.
* Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office software packages including, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and a proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems.
* Flexibility to work across both Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals.
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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au.
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full‐time and part‐time staff)
One extra day off each month for full‐time employees
Work‐Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
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