Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until December 2026
Position Classification: Administration Clinical Support Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $37.27 - $38.44 Per Hour + Super
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ674964
Location: Newcastle Community Health Service
Closing Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026
Make a difference behind the scenes, where it matters most.
Are you an organised, proactive administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and play a key role in supporting a multidisciplinary team that provides specialist mental health care to children, young people and their families across the Hunter New England region.
Based at the Newcastle CAMHS Community Team on Hunter Street, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 0–17 years experiencing complex and severe mental health challenges.
About the role
As a Clinical Support Officer, you'll be the backbone of our service, providing high-quality administrative support that helps our clinicians deliver exceptional care. Working closely with the CAMHS Administration Manager, Clinical Coordinator and Service Manager, you'll contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the service through a variety of administrative functions.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Providing efficient administrative and clerical support to a large multidisciplinary team.
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Coordinating meetings, agendas and documentation.
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Assisting with recruitment, rostering and workforce administration.
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Preparing reports, including KPI and performance reporting.
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Managing confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
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Supporting the delivery of high-quality services for young people and their families.
About you
We're looking for someone who is organised, adaptable and passionate about providing outstanding support to both colleagues and consumers.
You'll bring:
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Exceptional customer service skills and a genuine commitment to creating positive experiences.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
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Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and data reporting systems.
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Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
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The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
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A high level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
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Empathy, resilience and a positive, can-do attitude.
Why join CAMHS?
At HNELHD, you'll become part of a supportive and innovative team where your contribution is valued every day. You'll receive comprehensive support from the CAMHS Administration Manager, with ongoing guidance from the Clinical Coordinator and Service Manager. As a member of the wider CAMHS administration team, you'll also have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the district, sharing knowledge and supporting one another.
This is an opportunity to build your career in a meaningful role while contributing to better outcomes for children, young people and families in our community.
Why join Hunter New England Health?
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Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
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Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
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Salary packaging options
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Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
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Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
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Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
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Fitness Passport for you and your family
What you'll be doing
Provide timely and accurate administrative transactional services to support the provision of clinical services across the service under the direction of the CAMHS Administration Manager, CAMHS Clinical Coordinator and CAMHS Service Manager.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Amy Farrar on
[email protected]
Information for Applicants:
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. 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 temporary part time vacancies.
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