Senior Administration Officer
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 15/08/2027)
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4
Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre
Remuneration: $37.91 - $38.78 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ674122
Applications Close: 08/07/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our Patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive administrative professional to provide high-level confidential support within a busy Mental Health service. This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive executive and administrative assistance, including diary management, meeting coordination, preparation of agendas and minutes, correspondence management, records administration, and a range of other administrative activities that support efficient service operations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring effective communication and the consistent application of administrative policies and procedures across the service. In addition, the position provides guidance and support to Mental Health administrative staff, including assisting with orientation, training, and supervision as required.
Apply today and take the next step in your career.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
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What you will bring to the role
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective and professional administrative support, in confidence and with discretion within a busy and complex office environment.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrated ability to problem solve and use professional judgement.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer applications including Content Manager, Outlook, Word, Excel and rostering, recruitment and procurement systems.
- Proven experience in developing, implementing and evaluating quality improvement processes for administrative services and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Experience in preparing minutes and agendas with the ability to take minutes.
- Demonstrated ability to work with changing priorities and demands, work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise tasks whilst under sustained pressure and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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For role related queries or questions contact Sandra Britt on [email protected]
