This is a Administration Officer role with NSW Health based in East Maitland, NSW, AU NSW Health Role Seniority - mid level More about the Administration Officer role at NSW Health Classification: Administration Officer Level 3 Employment type: Permanent, Full Time Hours per week: 38 Remuneration: $71,072.43 – 73,287.41 per annum plus 12% superannuation Location: John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Applications close: Sunday 11 January, 2026 at 11:59pm HealthShare NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and we encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, LGBTIQ communities, veterans, carers and people with disability. About The Opportunity The Administration Officer will provide administrative support to the team at Hunter Prosthetics and Orthotics Service (HPOS) to enable the efficient operation of the unit. This role will be working alongside the senior Administration Officer. You will be responsible for day-to-day administrative functions of the department, maintaining database systems and managing financial processes/systems and other records as required. As a front-of-service patient-facing role, you will have excellent people skills and a warm and friendly personality. Your ability to engage with people of all ages, and with a range of disabilities, will be a vital part of developing and maintaining the relationship with our patients. HPOS is located in Newcastle on the John Hunter Hospital campus, and provides care to a range of patients of all ages. Specialising in rehabilitation, the service works in collaboration with internal/external referrers and multi-disciplinary teams including numerous clinics, operating theatres as well as physiotherapy and orthopaedic services. Consisting of 10 clinical, 3 technical and 2 administrative roles, the HPOS team cares deeply about the positive patient care-experience. The team is passionate about assisting our clients, and their families, to achieve desired life goals and get them ‘moving through life’. HPOS is a registered NDIS provided and works with multiple funding agencies. About Us HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running. Watch Our HealthShare NSW story video to learn more about the work we do and the diverse range of roles we have on offer. Additional Benefits We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including: Great leave conditions: enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks’ paid parental leave for eligible employees Hybrid working and flexible work arrangements: enjoy a combination of working from home and the office along with varied start/finish times, part time work and job sharing where applicable Salary packaging and novated leasing: you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay Wellbeing programs: access an array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health Commitment to career development: expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career Rewarding role and community contribution: make a difference in people's lives by assisting those in need and actively contributing to your community. Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types. How To Apply Click Apply Now at the top of the page. Attach your resume and provide answers to the targeted questions below Targeted questions Demonstrated ability to manage a busy workload with competing and conflicting priorities Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Demonstrated ability in the use of an Electronic Medical Record, Microsoft Office programs, Internet and e-mail technology, typing, data entry and managing patient files. Additional Information Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description If successful following the application close date, you will be required to attend interview/complete comparative assessment as well as reference checks Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa. An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months. Contact information Please contact Adam.Donaldson@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role. Any career portal support questions can be directed to our customer service team at 1300 679 367. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to a HealthShare NSW Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. Please let HSNSW-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au know if you need any adjustments to the recruitment or interview process (e.g. physical accessibility, interview setup, or scheduling). Candidates with a disability can also use this email for confidential advice and support during the recruitment process. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the NSW Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Providing administrative support Maintaining database systems Engaging with patients Key Strengths ️ Excellent communication skills Electronic Medical Record proficiency Organisational skills Microsoft Office proficiency Data entry skills Customer service experience A Final Note: This is a role with NSW Health not with Hatch.
