Medical Secretary - Geriatric Medicine

Support senior medical professionals and enhance patient care through expert clinical administration in this part-time opportunity that can work around your personal life! 

Remuneration: $34.46 - $35.54 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Admin Officer Level 3
Hours Per Week: 24 - ideally Monday, Tuesday & Friday
Location: Wallsend Health Campus
Requisition ID: REQ533571
Applications Close: Sunday 12th January 2025

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Part-Time Medical Secretary to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will provide administrative support, manage patient records, schedule appointments, and handle correspondence. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with medical office procedures are essential. If you are proactive, efficient, and ready to contribute to a positive patient experience, we encourage you to apply!

About the role:
The Medical Secretary will provide essential clinical administrative support to the Staff Specialists in the Department of Geriatric Medicine, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of medical reports and efficient scheduling of clinic appointments. This position is ideal for someone with proven experience in delivering high-quality secretarial support within a clinical setting for senior medical officers.


About you:
The successful candidate should possess excellent communication skills to interact effectively with diverse individuals, be capable of working independently, and contribute positively to the administrative team. Proficiency in medical typing and appointment booking is required. The role offers support from the Team Leader and other administration team members, who will provide guidance and assistance, along with ongoing training and professional development opportunities.


Where you’ll be working:
Our service provides an extensive range of home and centre-based community health services including both generalist and specialised clinical services (primarily for adults). This role is located at the CACS-GNS Executive Office, Wallsend Health Campus and provides support and to Rankin Park Centre. We are a team of dedicated professionals who treat each other with respect and support, thriving in a dynamic, collaborative, and diverse environment. We are seeking like-minded, innovative thinkers who can manage their own workload while actively contributing to the success of the team.


Our team members are committed to working together, offering support, and fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere even in a busy working environment. With free onsite parking, close to public transport and shopping facilities, it is an ideal place to work.



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:

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• 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
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 
  
  
  
  

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
4) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

For role related queries or questions contact Hayley Brennan on Hayley.Brennan@health.nsw.gov.au