Job Title : Administration OfficerLocation : Nelson Bay NSW+2 locationsCompany : Hunter New England Local Health DistrictSalary : Open Date : 2023-01-18Close Date : 2023-05-18
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $58,377.91 - $60,430.61
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ364571
Administration Officer
Nelson Bay Community Health Service
This is a targeted position in accordance with Policy Directive (PD2016_053) NSW Health Good Health - Great Jobs: Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who meet the selection criteria. Exemption is claimed under S21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality by providing documentation before the interview in addition to addressing the selection criteria. For information on Confirmation of Aboriginality requirements click here.
In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal applicants then applications from non-Aboriginal applicants will be considered.
About the role
The Level 2 Administration Officer is responsible for the coordination of appointments/enquiries for clients receiving care from multiple health services in the Community Health Centre. The Administration Officer assists the Healthcare team with a variety of administration tasks, coordinating phone enquiries and face to face appointments.
Our successful candidate will be supported in the role by a period of orientation. This includes both and introduction to NSW and Hunter New England Health as well as the Tomaree campus and the administration role itself. There is a wealth of online learning and a supportive team to assist the successful candidate in the new role.
This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
Where you'll be working
The successful candidate will be working in the busy Tomaree Community Hospital and Health Centre campus. We are minutes away from the beautiful beaches of Port Stephens and offer a variety of health services. The supportive administrative team are at the forefront of patient care, assisting clients with their healthcare appointments and enquiries.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Superannuation contributions
- 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 you
Our successful reliable candidate will be capable of liaising with clients in an empathetic and professional manner, whilst being able to liaise and seek advice from the Health Care staff within the centre. You will be able to manage competing demands in an often busy environment, work well independently whilst supporting their colleagues across the campus. You will have excellent computer literacy as well a calm approach with clients. Attention to detail with solid time management is important. This is a great role for those looking to start a career in health administration.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- For role related queries or questions contact Harikrishnan Bhaskaran Nair on [email protected]
Applications Close: Sunday 29th January 2023
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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
Stepping Up Website: is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD 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 [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
HNE 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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