Administration - Clinical Support Officer
Remuneration: $68,338.79 - $70,468.72 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Requisition ID: REQ583300
Location: Armidale Hospital
Closing Date: Wednesday, 16th July 2025
The Opportunity
We are on the lookout for our next administrative superstar to join the Perioperative Theatres at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital as a Clinical Support Officer (CSO). This is a fantastic opportunity to build your healthcare administration experience, develop your professional skills, and be part of a passionate team making a meaningful impact every day.
About the Role
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll be the key administrative support for the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and the wider team.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
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Accurate and timely data entry and reporting
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Assisting with workforce management such as recruitment, rostering, leave, and payroll
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Supporting audit processes and stock purchasing for medical and non-medical supplies
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Providing general customer service and secretarial support to ensure smooth operations
No two days are the same, and you’ll gain hands-on experience in the inner workings of a busy surgical department.
About the Workplace
The Armidale Rural Referral Hospital Operating Theatres provides surgical services for the Armidale region. The Operating Theatres also strive to improve knowledge and provide best practices in the care of critically unwell patients and children through medical and nursing research, unit-based educational programs, and advocacy for patients.
We encourage collaboration, openness, and respect in the workplace to empower our people to use their knowledge, skills, and experience to meet the principles of Excellence. Every patient, every time.
If you're ready for a new challenge and want to contribute to a vital part of the healthcare system, we want to hear from you!
Benefits:
- Collaborative team environment
- Ongoing training and support
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Grieve on Joanne.Grieve@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.
- 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. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A 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 A 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 package 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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