Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $33.59 - $34.70 Per Hour + 12% Super
Requisition ID: REQ668603
Location: Merriwa MPS
Applications Close: Thursday 11 June 2026
About the Role:
As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering professional front-line reception services while supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the facility through accurate filing, confidential medical record management, and a broad range of essential administrative and clerical duties.
Where you’ll be working:
Nestled in the heart of the Upper Hunter, Merriwa offers the perfect blend of country charm, community connection, and relaxed rural living. Located along the iconic Golden Highway between Newcastle and Dubbo, Merriwa Multi Purpose Service is a welcoming and diverse healthcare facility where your contribution truly makes a difference.
This 24/7 healthcare service provides a broad and rewarding clinical environment, featuring 14 aged care beds, 8 acute beds, a dedicated palliative care bed, and 2 Emergency Department beds within a close-knit 15-bed facility. Working at Merriwa MPS offers the unique opportunity to build meaningful connections with patients and the local community while gaining valuable exposure across aged care, acute care, emergency, and palliative services - all within a supportive rural healthcare setting.
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
Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing
What you'll be doing
Provide an efficient and effective administrative/clerical service.
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For role related queries or questions contact Yin Wai Jennie Pau on [email protected]
Additional information:
- 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.
- 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.
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. 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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