Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $71,072.43 - $73,287.41 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ671542
Location: Newcastle Clinic
Closing Date: Sunday 19 July 2026
To be eligible to apply for this position the applicant must be a current employee of Hunter New England Local Health District or a current employee of Calvary Mater Newcastle.
Join a team that makes a real difference.
Are you an organised and compassionate administrator who thrives in a busy environment? If you're looking for a role where your work directly supports people accessing essential health services, we'd love to hear from you.
Based at Newcastle Community Health, the Hunter New England Drug and Alcohol Service is part of the wider Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services team. Together, we provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care to people seeking support for drug and alcohol dependency. Conveniently located and easily accessible by public transport, you'll be joining a welcoming and supportive team committed to improving health outcomes across our community.
As an Administration Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our service runs smoothly each day. Your organisational skills and attention to detail will help support clinicians and patients by providing high-quality administrative assistance across the service.
Your day may include:
- Managing correspondence and general enquiries.
- Scheduling appointments and maintaining clinical administration systems.
- Supporting the day-to-day operations of the service.
- Providing professional, person-centred customer service to patients, carers and stakeholders.
- Adapting to changing priorities and responding positively to the demands of a dynamic healthcare environment.
No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and takes pride in delivering exceptional administrative support.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Compassionate, approachable and committed to providing respectful, person-centred service.
- A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
- A proactive problem solver who can work both independently and collaboratively.
- Professional, adaptable and committed to maintaining confidentiality.
Most importantly, you'll bring a positive attitude and a genuine desire to support a service that has a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.
From your first day, you'll be supported by an experienced team, your Line Manager and the District Manager. You'll have access to structured orientation, online learning modules and ongoing professional development opportunities to build your knowledge and confidence throughout your career with Hunter New England Local Health District.
If you're ready to use your administrative skills to support compassionate healthcare and be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Why join Hunter New England Health?
- Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
- Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
- Salary packaging options
- Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
- Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
- Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
- Fitness Passport for you and your family
What you'll be doing
Provide an efficient and effective secretarial and administration support service for Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services primarily within the Planning, Performance and Partnerships and as directed by DACS Director and District Manager.
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Information for Applicants:
To be eligible to apply for this position the applicant must be a current employee of Hunter New England Local Health District or a current employee of Calvary Mater Newcastle.
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 [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
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.
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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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