Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Admin Off Lvl 3
Remuneration: 71072.43 - 73287.41 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ675730
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 10 July 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Jeanelle Wood 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.
Make a difference every day by supporting young people, their families, and a dedicated multidisciplinary healthcare team. We are seeking a highly organised, customer-focused Administration Officer to join our dynamic Department of Adolescent Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service. Work days will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 08:30am-5:00pm.
What you'll be doing
The position will be responsible for welcoming patients, families, visitors and external stakeholders to the Department of Adolescent Medicine and assisting the administrative team with a high volume of incoming calls for a range of services and forwarding messages to the appropriate staff member by page or email. Provide high level administrative support to medical, allied health and nursing staff. Coordinating a range of specialty clinics within the Department which include; Complex Adolescent Clinic, Eating Disorders, Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology, CICADA Drug and Alcohol, CICADA Family Service, CICADA FASD, Self-Management and Transgender clinics. To ensure all outpatient details in Patient Management are correct and all Medicare item numbers are in accordance with the MBS.
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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A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
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Responses to the questions below:
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Previous administration and reception experience.
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Previous Health Care experience desirable but not essential.
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Excellent written and verbal communication with strong customer services skills.
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Australia Citizenship or permanent residency status..
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High level computer skills – Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point.
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Patient Management system – desirable or the ability to learn new software programs.
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Ability to work with minimal supervision and within a team environment.
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.
Additional Information:
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.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
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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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