Appliance Centre Administrative Officer
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- REQ560519 Requisition #
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- 6 days ago Post Date
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 3
Remuneration: 68338.79 - 70468.72 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ560519
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
- An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
We are currently seeking suitably qualified Administration Officer Level 3 who has hospital experience and would be keen to work in The Appliance Centre at the Children's Hospital at Westmead. The Appliance Centre is the Equipment Loan Pool for the Hospital and the role involves admin database entry and equipment cleansing capabilities. This role is a permanent part time position, 16hrs per week. The role is for 4 x short 4hour afternoon shifts on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The Appliance Centre is closed on Public Holidays and Weekends.
What you'll be doing
As part of this busy role you will be expected to coordinate and monitor the distribution of equipment and ongoing consumables to patients who are discharged, or attend outpatient care from the Sydney Children's Hospital Network, Westmead Campus.
**You may be required to work in any facility within The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. Should this occur, reasonable notice will be provided.**
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service with empathy and understanding of patient needs
- Well-developed interpersonal and written communication skills, to effectively interact with professional and technical staff
- Evidence of extensive computer literacy and database knowledge
- Proven ability to be adaptable to changing situations, self-directed and initiative driven with a flexible attitude to work
- Demonstrated strong problem solving skills
- Demonstrated good organisational skills with attention to detail
- Record of positive contribution as a member of a team operating in a busy environment.
- Proven reliable attendance records
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Nikita James on nikki.james@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Applications Close: 6/04/2025
