**A career at John Hunter Hospital is for people who want to make a tangible and lasting difference in our community. It** is for people who are looking for choice and opportunity through the scope and scale of our roles, projects and the diversity of our people.**
**Remuneration**: $32.30 - $33.37 per hour + Superannuation
**Employment Type**:Casual
**Position Classification**: Administration Officer Level 2
**Location**: Awabakal Country | John Hunter Hospital (onsite)
**Requisition ID**: REQ544916
**Closing Date: Monday 27th January 2025**
- Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. _Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. _Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria._
You will be working on Awabakal Country at the John Hunter Hospital (JHH).
This is an exciting opportunity to join our organisation, focused on an excellent patient care and first-class service delivery. The casual administration officer will be used to backfill unplanned leave within all our departments within Outpatients, Mailroom and Switchboard. Being a casual is an amazing opportunity to get your foot in the door into Health and expand on your administration skills through various admin positions.
We have casual vacancies within our outpatient clinics, outpatient contact centre and switchboard. No two days are the same.
**What you will be doing**
Working within the JHH Outpatients large service providing access and support for outpatient specialties across John Hunter Hospital. Shifts range from 6am to 6pm. You will be located at either John Hunter Hospital or James Fletcher. In clinic you will be arriving patients for their appointments, booking following up appointments, administration preparation for busy clinics. In the contact centre you will be taking calls from the general public and GPs in relation to appointment bookings, booking appointments, general enquiries, communicating with clinical staff.
Our switchboard operators are responsible for the efficient and effective provision of the switchboard services to all incoming call the John Hunter Hospital. The Switchboard is a 24/7 service that manages thousands of calls daily from internal and external stakeholders. The Switchboard staff are the front lone of the hospital, helping our community get the information they require in a timely and professional manner.
**About You**
We're committed to supporting your growth, training, and development! A training plan will be implemented as you start, and the followed to ensure you are supported. We also have carious range of online courses to help support your development along the way.
**Benefits of Working in This Role**
- Career Growth - Access professional development, training to advance your administrative career.
- Supportive Work Environment - Join an inclusive, collaborative team that values and supports your contributions.
- Job Stability - Enjoy long-term career prospects in the growing healthcare sector.
- Variety of Tasks - Experience dynamic and engaging work with diverse administrative responsibilities.
- Community Impact - Play a vital role in ensuring high-quality patient care, positively affecting the local community.
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer;
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
**Need more information?**
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- I_nformation for Applicants:_
- This is a Category A position_. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with _NSW_ _Health policy directive _PD202_4_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._
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- H_unter _N_ew _E_ngland_ 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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