About the Role:
As an Administration Officer Level 2 in the Emergency Department, you will play a key role in supporting clinicians and ensuring the smooth delivery of administrative services within a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining professionalism and accuracy. As part of a 24/7 service, you will work across a rotating roster that includes morning, evening, overnight, weekend, and public holiday shifts, bringing flexibility and reliability to support the ongoing delivery of high-quality patient care.
Where you’ll be working:
Set in the heart of the picturesque Armidale, Armidale Hospital offers a unique blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle appeal. As a key healthcare facility within the New England region, the hospital is known for its commitment to high-quality patient care, modern clinical services, and a strong sense of community. Surrounded by cool-climate landscapes, heritage architecture, and a vibrant local culture, Armidale provides an enviable balance between career progression and quality of life. With access to excellent schools, a renowned university, and a welcoming regional atmosphere, working at Armidale Hospital is not just a job - it’s an opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying the charm and tranquillity of one of regional New South Wales’ most sought-after locations.
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What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network
Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:
Bring a flexible approach to working across rotating shifts in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional information:
- 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]
- If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Keren Fletcher 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
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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.
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.
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