Administrative Officer - Maternity and Gynaecology Outpatients - Targeted

Support women’s health at the front line - join our caring team and keep vital services running smoothly

Remuneration: $64,046.06 – $66,170.25 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Awabakal Country - John Hunter Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Admin Officer Level 2
Requisition ID: REQ571877
Applications Close: Sunday 1st June 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 criterion. 

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
  
  

About the role:

This role will see you join the Maternity and Gynaecology Outpatient Service, where you will be working within our skilled multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for providing administrative support and meeting and greeting clients - playing a vital part in providing quality care to the women and their families accessing the Service.

Additional responsibilities include updating patient details, filing, answering phones, and referral management. This busy role looks after women attending outpatients onsite, as well as the management of satellite clinics for accurate recording of patient information in administrative systems, and timely processing of paper based medical records. 

Full training will be provided, as well as access to further learning opportunities.

About you:

We are looking for candidates who possesses:

• Outstanding customer service skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• The ability to be a team player

 
Additional Information:
 

• 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. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   
• Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants