In-Demand Department secretary Jobs in Sydney, Nsw

Department Secretary, Ophthalmology
Western Sydney Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $39.43 - $40.33 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Clinic
- Data entry
12d
Administration Officer
Northern Sydney Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $1,416.58 - $1,460.73 a week
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
12d
Administration Officer – Cocurricular and Performing Arts (closes Friday 21 August)
St Pius X College —Chatswood NSW
- Microsoft Excel
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Administration Officer
Lady Davidson Private Hospital —Sydney NSW
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
12d
Senior Policy Officer
Department of Customer Service —Sydney NSW
- $133,348 - $146,945 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
4d
Associate Director Strategic Projects & Reporting
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport —Sydney NSW
- $154,231 - $178,369 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
9d
Senior Associate Strategic Projects & Reporting
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport —Sydney NSW
- $133,348 - $146,945 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
9d
Board Governance Adviser
Reserve Bank of Australia —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
Global Head of Legal
Koala —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
14d
Senior Paralegal
The Law Society of NSW —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Senior Data Analyst - Economics
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport —Sydney NSW
- $133,348 - $146,945 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
7d
Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial | 12-Month Contract
Ticketek Entertainment Group —Sydney NSW
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
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Teacher Special Education - Doonside Technology High School
Teaching Service —Sydney NSW
- $90,177 - $137,861 a year
- Experience working with children
- Teaching
7d
Senior Solicitor, Licensing
The Law Society of NSW —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
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6d

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Department Secretary, Ophthalmology

Western Sydney Local Health District -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
$39.43 - $40.33 an hour
12 days ago

Qualifications

Customer service
Ophthalmology
Data entry
Organisational skills
Computer skills
Communication skills
Time management

Full Job Description

Western Sydney Local Health District

Reference number

REQ680156

Occupation

Administration and Clerical

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - Greater West

Salary Information

$78183.85 - $79973.57

Closing date

23 August 2026 at 11:59pm

Join a leading specialist Ophthalmology service at Westmead Hospital
Manage diverse administration functions in a fast-paced clinical setting
Build your healthcare administration career with a supportive team

Manage critical department operations, build strong stakeholder relationships and create exceptional administrative support within a busy Ophthalmology service.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 9th October 202
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4
Remuneration: $39.43 - $40.33 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's largest tertiary healthcare facilities, delivering world-class patient care, education and research. The Ophthalmology Department is a dynamic and highly regarded specialist service committed to excellence in eye health and patient outcomes. You'll join a collaborative team culture where your contribution is valued and professional development is encouraged.

Be part of a respected specialist Ophthalmology service
Work within a large tertiary teaching hospital environment
Collaborate with clinicians, managers and multidisciplinary teams
Access ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
Contribute to high-quality patient-centred healthcare delivery

What you'll be doing
As the Department Secretary, Ophthalmology, you will provide high-level administrative and customer service support to ensure the efficient operation of the department. This role requires exceptional organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy healthcare environment.

Coordinate and deliver accurate, timely and efficient administrative support across the department
Manage correspondence, reports, documentation and communication on behalf of senior staff and clinicians
Maintain departmental databases, records and information systems while ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality
Monitor workflows, prioritise competing demands and resolve issues independently, escalating where appropriate
Support workforce administration activities, staff training initiatives and compliance with mandatory organisational requirements

Join us and grow your career

At NSW Health, we're committed to creating better health outcomes for our communities while supporting our people to thrive. Bring your organisational excellence, initiative and customer-focused approach to a team that makes a real difference every day.

Apply now and help shape outstanding patient care at Westmead Hospital while building a rewarding career with one of Australia's leading health services.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them
Highly professional phone manner and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Well-developed computer skills including accurate data entry skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to be self-motivated with good time management skills.
Demonstrated flexibility with work duties and location.

Requisition ID: REQ680156
Applications Close: 23rd August 2026

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Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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For inquiries about the role, contact Sheldon Mascarenhas on [email protected]

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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