Clinical Administration Manager – Kids Cancer Centre
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- REQ563124 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 5
Remuneration: 76125.92 - 77852.51 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ563124
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 temporary full or part time vacancies.
The Kids Cancer Centre is seeking a proactive and customer-focused leader to manage our patient-facing administration team. This exciting new role has been created in response to our department’s growth and is ready for the person to make their own. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - health or clinical experience is not required. If you have strong leadership skills and a passion for exceptional service, we’d love to hear from you. Join our dynamic team as we move into our new home at the Minderoo Children's Comprehensive Cancer Centre and help make a difference for children and families.
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Administration Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administrative functions of the oncology inpatient wards, the oncology outpatient clinic and other patient care related administration roles [AA1] within the Kids Cancer Centre.
The position plays a pivotal role in effectively liaising with clinical staff and managers, patients and their families, hospital staff and external parties, and supporting administration staff, by providing direction and guidance in the facilitation of administrative systems, processes and procedures to improve efficiencies in accordance with policies, procedures and standards.
- Administration experience including demonstrated success in delivering high level customer service.
- Team management skills (experience preferred, but if you have not managed staff before, please give examples of skills that you have which would support your successful move into a management role.)
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise a busy workload, remain calm and productive under pressure and maintain accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrated high-level interpersonal skills. An ability to build rapport and to interact with a wide range of stakeholders (including difficult or upset people).
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience in process improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive and take initiative with experience in problem solving and process improvement.
- Strong computer literacy skills, including experience in Microsoft office programs such as Word and Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Theng on Jessica.Theng@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
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Applications Close: 7/04/2025
