Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $73,915.12 - $76,218.8 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ683257
Location: Narrabri District Hospital
Closing Date: Thursday 10 September 2026
Be the welcoming face of our health service and make a difference to patients every day.
Are you an organised, professional and customer-focused administrator looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a healthcare environment? Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is seeking an Administration Officer to join our close-knit and professional team.
About the Team
You will join a supportive, professional and customer-focused team where collaboration and communication are highly valued.
Our administration team is often the first point of contact for patients and
About the Role
This is a varied administrative role where you will provide front-facing customer service while supporting the effective coordination of surgical services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the management of surgical waiting lists and scheduling elective surgery in accordance with NSW Health and HNELHD guidelines.
- Communicating with Treating Specialists, healthcare providers and patients to support effective waitlist management and admissions.
- Planning and prioritising surgical waiting lists up to three months in advance.
- Identifying opportunities to support timely access to care and achieve patient and organisational objectives.
- Maintaining accurate medical records, including paper and electronic records.
- Booking appointments and scheduling rooms.
- Maintaining invoices and supporting fleet management processes.
- Preparing reports and correspondence as required.
- Printing and distributing internal and external correspondence.
- Using systems including FORT and IPM to support effective waitlist management and reporting.
- Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with staff at all levels.
- Undertaking a range of administrative and operational tasks, using initiative and working within established procedures and guidelines.
This is an opportunity to develop a broad range of administrative skills while contributing directly to the coordination and delivery of patient care.
About You
We are looking for someone who is professional, approachable and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to providing excellent customer service.
You will demonstrate:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work confidently with patients
- Flexibility and the ability to respond positively to changing priorities.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and information.
- Initiative and the ability to work within established policies and procedures.
Experience working in a healthcare environment would be highly regarded, however, training will be provided for specific systems and programs.
Essential Criteria
Support and Training
You won't be expected to know everything from day one. You will be supported by experienced Clinical Nurse Educators (CNEs), with initial orientation days and specific training provided to help you become confident in the role.
On-the-job training will also be provided for relevant systems and programs, giving you the opportunity to build your skills and knowledge within a supportive environment.
This is more than an administration role. Your work will help ensure patients are appropriately scheduled, information is accurately managed and surgical services operate efficiently.
Why join Hunter New England Health?
What you'll be doing
The purpose of this position is to facilitate the efficient management of surgical waitlists and patient admissions by handling enquiries, bookings, planned admissions, and cancellations within the Waiting List Unit and Admissions Team. The role supports the Waitlist Coordinator by ensuring adherence to the NSW Health and HNELHD guidelines, accurate data reporting, and routine audits. Through effective communication with patients, surgeons and other stakeholders, the role drives timely and seamless elective surgery scheduling.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Wilkinson on
[email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description . For assistance addressing selection criteria
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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.
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.
This position is full time; however, part time arrangements may also be considered.
Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
