Bring your experienceand your heartto a role that supports families when it matters most.Support what matters: bring your administration experience to a team that values both heart and skill.Renumeration: $34.46 - $35.54 per hour + Superannuation + Salary PackagingLocation: Waratah Campus Site BasedEmployment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Administration Officer Level 3Hours Per Week: 28 hours per weekRequisition ID: REQ564207Closing Date: Sunday, 18th May 2025Are you an experienced and highly organised administration professional looking for a rewarding role in a supportive, purpose-driven team?Hunter Genetics is seeking an Administration Officer / Secretary to join our Genetics of Learning Disability (GOLD) Service.About The RoleThis is a 28-hour per week position, working 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with flexibility in the days worked. Tuesday and Friday are required workdays.In this role, youll provide vital clerical and secretarial support to the GOLD service, helping ensure the efficient delivery of timely diagnostic and counselling services to clients and their families across NSW. Your contributions will directly support families during critical times, making a meaningful impact on their healthcare journey.Where Youll Be WorkingHunter Genetics is located at Waratah Campus, at the corner of Turton and Tinonee Roads, Waratah.Our service operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 am 4:30 pm, with free on-site parking available.The GOLD Service is a state-wide initiative supporting families affected by X-linked forms of intellectual disability. It operates alongside the general Clinical Genetics Service within Hunter New England and northern NSW.What Youll Be DoingGeneral administrative duties such as answering phones, creating client files, updating waitlists, and typing letters/documents.Booking travel and accommodation for outreach services to rural areas.Supporting clinical and research processes through accurate and timely clerical coordination.About YouProven experience in administration support within a medical or similar field.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and calendar systems.Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a wide range of individuals.Familiarity with Dragon, Winscribe, Trak Gene, and iPM systems is highly regarded.What We OfferA welcoming and collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued.A procedure manual and on-the-job training, including buddying with experienced staff to support your learning.The opportunity to be part of a service that truly makes a difference in peoples lives.If youre an organised, compassionate, and committed professional looking for your next challenge, wed love to hear from you.Apply today and become part of a team that cares.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:Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroProximity to shopping and other services4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balanceSalary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasingFitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersOpportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionalsInformation for your ApplicationClick here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Angela Ingrey on Angela.Ingrey@health.nsw.gov.auApplicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.Information For ApplicantsWe strongly encourage applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply.Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: 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.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.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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.Connect with us on FacebookandLinkedIn!Relevant administrative qualifications and/or equivalent experience.Demonstrated ability to problem solve and initiate action.Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively within and across diverse work teams to support effective coordination of work.Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and organise own work taking into account the impact on others to achieve results to meet deadlines.Demonstrated applied ability to use a wide range of computer hardware, software and electronic systems to complete work activities.Demonstrated ability to interpret client/customer needs and is sensitive to the differences in the needs of individuals.Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Angela Ingrey on Angela.Ingrey@health.nsw.gov.au #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Administration Officer