Remuneration: $69 272.27 - $71 570.21 Per Annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ678082
Applications Close: Tuesday 4th August 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.
Everything You Need to Know:
Hunter New England Health is looking for a reliable and organised Ward Clerk to join the 3A Ward team at Maitland Hospital. In this important role, you'll provide essential administrative support to our Surgical and Orthopaedic patients while helping ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the ward.
Working Monday to Friday with no weekend shifts, you'll enjoy a great work-life balance while building valuable experience in a busy and rewarding healthcare environment. As one of the first points of contact for patients, families, and clinical staff, you'll play a key role in delivering professional, accurate, and timely administrative support.
You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values continuous learning, with opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career within NSW Health.
Key Responsibilities:
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Register patients accurately and maintain up-to-date patient records.
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Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
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Provide professional, patient-centred customer service to patients, families, and visitors.
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Deliver efficient administrative support to nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
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Assist with the day-to-day coordination of ward administration to support quality patient care.
Where you’ll be working:
Maitland Hospital represents one of New South Wales’ most modern and forward-thinking healthcare facilities, purpose-built to deliver contemporary, patient-centred care in a rapidly growing regional community. Set in the heart of the Lower Hunter, the hospital combines cutting-edge clinical design with advanced medical technology, spacious light-filled environments, and streamlined service delivery models that support both exceptional patient outcomes and an enhanced workplace experience for staff.
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:
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Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Adaptable and able to respond effectively to changing demands.
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Confident working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
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Friendly, approachable, and professional in all interactions.
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Strong communicator who helps patients, families, and colleagues feel supported and informed.
Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional information:
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An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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 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?
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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
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.
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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