Administration Officer Level 3 - Palliative Care Administration Support

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $71,072.43 - $73,287.41 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ668740
Location: Taree Community Health Service
Closing Date: Sunday 05 July 2026

Are you an organised and motivated administration professional looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a genuine difference? Join our Specialist Palliative Care team and play a vital role in supporting the delivery of compassionate, high-quality care across the Lower Mid North Coast.

About the Team

Based in Taree, you will become part of a dedicated multidisciplinary Specialist Palliative Care team committed to supporting patients and families across both hospital and community settings. The team provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care throughout the Lower Mid North Coast region and works collaboratively to ensure patients receive the highest standard of care and support.

This role also provides valuable administrative support to our Palliative Care Volunteer program, contributing to the important work volunteers undertake within the service.

About the Role

As the Administration Officer, you will provide efficient and effective administrative and clerical support to the multidisciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Hub. Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, Taree Generalist Care Services, you will be responsible for a broad range of administrative functions that help ensure the smooth operation of the service.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Managing correspondence, mail and telephone enquiries
• Coordinating diaries and appointments
• Supporting virtual care activities
• Preparing meeting agendas, documentation and minutes
• Developing and maintaining quality documents
• Managing email correspondence and records
• Processing purchasing and receipting through health applications
• Providing administrative support to clinical staff and volunteers

About You

We are seeking a reliable, self-motivated and professional team member who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative support.

You will bring:

• Relevant Business Administration or Health Administration qualifications, Medical Terminology knowledge, or equivalent administration experience
• Demonstrated high-level computer literacy and confidence using a range of software applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
• Well-developed organisational, time management and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive approach and commitment to working cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team

Support and Development

We are committed to helping you succeed in your role. The successful applicant will receive:

• Comprehensive orientation and role-specific training
• Clear work plans and guidance on responsibilities
• Ongoing support from experienced team members and management
• Opportunities to further develop your administrative skills within a specialised healthcare environment

Why join Hunter New England Health?

• Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
• Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
• Salary packaging options
• Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
• Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
• Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
• Fitness Passport for you and your family
  

What you'll be doing

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

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This is a Category B 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 B 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.

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.

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 to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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