This is a Emergency Department Casual Administration Officer role with Hunter New England Local Health District based in East Maitland, NSW, AU Hunter New England Local Health District Role Seniority - junior More about the Emergency Department Casual Administration Officer role at Hunter New England Local Health District Grow Your Skills. Make a Difference Remuneration: $35.84 - $36.96 per hour Superannuation Employment Type: Casual Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3 Hours Per Week: Various Requisition ID: REQ640847 Closing Date: Sunday, 1st March 2026 Grow With Us! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in the healthcare sector, grow your skills, and open the door to future career opportunities within a supportive, purpose-driven environment. You’ll join our dynamic administration team, contributing to the heartbeat of our hospital — the Emergency Department. Supported every step of the way, you’ll thrive in this fast-paced, people-focused role. What You Will Do Providing exceptional administrative and customer service support in a busy hospital setting Maintaining accurate patient records and handling data entry with precision Assisting with reporting, coordination, and general team support Helping create a calm, welcoming environment for patients and their families Positions Available Temporary Part-Time: 32 hours/week (until October 2026) Temporary Part-Time: 20hrs/week (until August 2026) Permanent Part-Time: 28hrs/week What You Will Bring You stay calm and confident under pressure, communicating with clarity and compassion in every interaction. Independent yet a true team player, you bring a steady presence to every shift — and you’re ready to be part of our 24/7 rotating roster (Essential). About You You remain calm and professional under pressure and communicate with empathy and clarity. You are confident working independently while also contributing positively within a team environment. Flexibility to participate in a 24/7 rotating roster is essential. Why Join Us? Be a part of a collaborative and supportive team Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development across the wider administrative team Expand your skills and open yourself to future opportunities within healthcare Ongoing support from your Administration Manager and experienced colleagues Annual and paid parental leave for eligible employees Salary packing options and fitness passport to increase your take home pay! Access to Employee Assistance Program to promote your wellbeing Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Laura Boulton on laura.boulton@health.nsw.gov.au Additional Information 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. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. Information For Applicants 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: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health 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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. Hunter New England 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. At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn 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 Hunter New England Local Health District 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 patient records Creating a welcoming environment Key Strengths ️ Administrative support ️ Data entry Team collaboration ️ Communication skills Flexibility Problem-solving A Final Note: This is a role with Hunter New England Local Health District not with Hatch.
