Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2A
Remuneration: $65,094.62 - $66,027.58 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ461306

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions
• The role requires the successful applicant to work alongside a fellow Administration Officer to share tasks in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Position is based at Cumberland Hospital site with access to beautifully restored buildings on historical grounds, including Havenstone Café within walking distance. Easy access to public transport and free on-site parking available to staff.
• Flexible Working arrangements available to eligible staff
• Professional development opportunities available
• Uniform option available

What you'll be doing

This position provides a full time role (38 hours per week) to carry out, at a high standard a combination of reception, secretarial and administrative activities to assist the Geriatric Medicine Department.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Selection Criteria

1. Effective interpersonal & highly developed Communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and health professionals.
2. Excellent time management and organisational skills with attention to detail
3. Previous experience working in health setting.
4. Ability to work with minimal supervision and use initiative
5. Understanding of the management of patient complaints and patient privacy
6. Demonstrated experience and proficiency in all clerical skills and data entry, including use of Microsoft Office (Word &Excel), IPM and internal databases as required.
7. Willingness to learn and perform clerical duties across all services within Geriatric Medicine as required
8. Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Carolyn Miller on Carolyn.Miller@health.nsw.gov.au or Nafiza Bashir on Nafiza.bashir@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 8890 8887.

Applications Close: 7th February 2024