Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 3
Remuneration: $73,915.12 - $76,218.8 p.a plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ691507
Applications Close: 21 Septenber 2026 at 11:59pm AEST
Position Title: Ward Clerk (AO3)- Dee Why Unit Forensic Hospital, Malabar Justice Health - PFT
If you are passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (JHFMHN). We are Just the Place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!
Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
The Role
The Ward Clerk is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of administrative services that support the day-to-day operations of the ward. This includes answering and directing telephone enquiries, maintaining adequate ward supplies, coordinating and booking patient
The Ward Clerk utilises the Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) system to accurately enter, update, and maintain patient information, supporting key clinical and administrative processes including patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and other ward-based workflows. The role contributes to the smooth operation of the ward and requires a high level of integrity and confidentiality when handling confidential patient information.
Our Location, Team, and Service
The Forensic Hospital is a high-secure forensic mental health facility in New South Wales, operated by Justice Health NSW. This facility provides specialist, therapeutic inpatient care for adults and adolescent forensic, correctional, and high-risk civil patients.
A multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and allied health professionals are dedicated to providing a care across the clinical spectrum, from high dependency and acute care, to long stay and rehabilitation care.
While working at the Forensic Hospital you will develop strong professional connections with colleagues and making a positive contribution to vulnerable people. This dynamic work environment is interesting, stimulating, challenging, rewarding and one where you can have a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.
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- A mandatory and comprehensive two-week, full-time orientation is provided for all new staff at Forensic Hospital. All days are paid. The next intake dates will be on 12-23 October 2026 and 16-27 November 2026.
Salary & Benefits
Your salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You'll also have access to a range of benefits, including:
Your salary plus superannuation is just the beginning. You’ll have access to:
- Access to salary packaging benefits.
- A fitness passport (if you’re eligible) + ADOs (if full-time)
- Free on-site parking to minimise your commute time.
- Fantastic training & education opportunities available.
Diversity & Inclusivity
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
We're working with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to remove barriers in our recruitment process and build a more inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments to take part in this recruitment process, we're happy to discuss them with you.
- This is also a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
