Palliative Care Secretary (Administration Officer Lvl 3) - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ667346
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $71,072.43 - $73,287.41 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Campbelltown and Camden Hospital
Applications close: 14/06/2026
Contact: Tracy Curness on (02) 4634 3000 | [email protected]
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Join a compassionate Palliative Care team and play a meaningful role in supporting patients, families, and carers through the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. This role provides essential administrative and secretarial support to medical, nursing, and allied health professionals, ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of the service. It offers the opportunity to build strong working relationships across a multidisciplinary team while developing valuable skills in healthcare administration and coordination. The position includes a varied workload involving managing correspondence, coordinating appointments and meetings, and supporting clinical documentation processes in a sensitive and rewarding environment.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally, sensitively, and respectfully with patients, families, carers, and a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate appointments and meetings, maintain accurate records, and ensure administrative tasks are completed efficiently. A high level of compassion, empathy, and professionalism is required to provide administrative support in a palliative care setting, with sensitivity, discretion, and respect for individuals experiencing complex and emotional circumstances.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Demonstrated experience in a secretarial, administrative, or clerical role within a healthcare or related environment with advanced organisational skills including calendar/diary management, meeting coordination and minute taking.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively and professionally with patients, families, and members of multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office software packages including, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and a proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems.
- Flexibility to work across both Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals.
If you'd like more details, we're here to help.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?
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Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
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Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
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Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
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Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
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Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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