Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 4
Remuneration: 78183.85 - 79973.57 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ690839
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 11 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Jourdan Emily Hancock on
[email protected]
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
The Department of Psychological Medicine is a networked department with Sydney Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Westmead and provides child and adolescent services to inpatients at the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, specialty clinics, including Safe Haven, outpatient clinics, OCD Bounce Clinic and Telemedicine and Outreach Services to NSW rural areas.
The Administrative Officer will be required to provide high level administrative support to the Medical Director, team leader for Safe Haven and multi-disciplinary clinicians and is required to have excellent work ethics, flexibility, initiative and the ability to manage conflicting priorities and competing demands, including the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
The position requires a professional demeanour, strong problem-solving ability, and exceptional organisational, written and verbal communication abilities. The role involves exercising sound judgement, logical thinking, service excellence, and open communication. Working with limited direction, the position is responsible for managing work priorities, exercising initiatives, and maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of work.
Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
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Demonstrated experience in administrative support in a complex environment, preferably in a health or care environment.
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Well-developed oral, written communication and interpersonal skills and a professional approach with stakeholders at all levels.
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Proven proficiency in using PC based software including Microsoft Office, preferably with experience using Oracle, Health Roster and ROB or similar systems.
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Proven high level organisational skills including the ability to effectively prioritise workload, meet deadlines, adapt to changing priorities and problem-solving skills
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Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a busy team, assisting colleagues as required.
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Ability to work proactively on allocated tasks with minimal supervision and within tight deadlines whilst exercising appropriate judgement in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues and/or documents.
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Willingness and flexibility to undertake administrative or support functions at short notice when requested by relevant managers, to assist in the smooth running of the team and Department.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary part time vacancies.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at
[email protected]
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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