Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until January 2027
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $66,608.03 - $68,817.27 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ669924
Location: Armidale Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday 21 June 2026
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by meaningful work, supported by great teams, and surrounded by the natural beauty and vibrant lifestyle of the New England region. Every day, you'll contribute to enriching the health and wellbeing of our communities.
About the Team
Armidale Hospital is a 99-bed regional facility providing a broad range of healthcare services to the New England community. Our dedicated teams work collaboratively across Emergency, Inpatient Wards, Outpatient Services and Allied Health, delivering high-quality patient-centred care in a supportive and fast-paced environment.
As a Relief Clerk, you'll have the opportunity to work across multiple departments, gaining valuable exposure to a variety of clinical and administrative settings while supporting the smooth operation of hospital services.
About the Role
As a Relief Clerk, you'll provide flexible administrative and clerical support across various hospital departments. No two days are the same, with responsibilities including:
- Welcoming patients, visitors and staff as a first point of contact
- Managing telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries
- Supporting patient admissions and appointment processes
- Maintaining accurate data entry and electronic records
- Assisting clinical teams with administrative tasks and documentation
- Contributing to efficient day-to-day operations across multiple units
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a dynamic environment and can quickly adapt to changing priorities.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Adaptable and able to work confidently across different departments
- Organised with excellent attention to detail
- Patient-focused with strong customer service skills
- Calm and professional in busy clinical environments
- A reliable team player who can build positive working relationships
- Comfortable using computer systems and learning new technologies
While experience with hospital administration systems is highly regarded, comprehensive training and support will be provided.
What You'll Bring
- Demonstrated administrative or customer service experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound computer skills and confidence using electronic systems
- Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands
- Commitment to providing high-quality customer service
- Flexibility to work across multiple hospital departments
Support and Development
You'll be supported through:
- Structured orientation and onboarding
- Mandatory NSW Health training and compliance programs
- On-the-job training with experienced administrative and clinical staff
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Department-specific training as required
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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 administrative/clerical service.
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For role related queries or questions contact Samantha Archer on
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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
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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. 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 temporary full or part time vacancies.
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