Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until May 2027
Position Classification: Administrative Clinical Support Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $35.84 - $36.93 Per Hour + 12% Super
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ663196
Location: Maitland Hospital
Closing Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
The Opportunity at a Glance
Are you organised, proactive, and ready to be part of a fast-paced healthcare environment? We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Critical Care team as a Clinical Support Officer (CSO).
In this part-time role, you will provide vital administrative support to the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) across the Emergency Department and ICU. Your attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks will help keep things running smoothly in a high demand setting.
On Offer
- A supportive and dynamic team environment
- Flexible part-time hours, with preferred days of Monday and Tuesday (Tuesday negotiable)
- Opportunities to take on additional hours for ADO and leave cover
The chance to step into higher duties and further develop your admin skills
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Day-to-Day
Your support help clinicians deliver excellent care and ensures smooth day-to-day operations and supports the broader goals of our service.
- Roster Management, reporting and taking minutes for team meetings
- Support clinical teams with patient care data entry
- Assist with administrative processes related to rostering, recruitment, performance reviews, and payroll
- Manage and order medical and non-medical supplies
Key Skills
- Uphold a high level of confidentiality in all tasks
- Highly organised with strong time management abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates initiative in a fast-paced environment
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If you're looking to build your experience in healthcare administration and want to be part of a team that makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you!
Benefits
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
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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 nursing/midwifery unit manager (N/MUM).
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For role related queries or questions contact Laura Boulton on
[email protected]
Information for Applicants:
“This is a targeted recruitment under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014 where only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are considered eligible to apply for this role.”
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 B 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 B 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.
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. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
An eligibility list will be created for temporary part time vacancies.
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