SESLHD - Reception - Administration Officer Level 2
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $34.94 - $36.10 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ679376
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications Close: 16 August 2026
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
Our Hospital and Community
Established in 1958, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire.
Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here. Learn more about South Eastern Sydney Local Health District here.
An exciting opportunity exists for a reliable and experienced Part-Time Receptionist/Administration Officer 16 hours per week over 2 days. Must be available Thursday and Friday with the ability to assist in providing relief during annual leave. You will be working as part of a small team providing a high standard of secretarial service to the teams within Southcare, Community Aged Care. If you enjoy variety and are an experienced Receptionist with the ability to multitask and are passionate about supporting our elderly, this is the role for you.
Previous reception experience is a must.
Where you'll be working
You will be working at The Sutherland Hospital and Community Health Service, a major metropolitan and teaching hospital located in the Sutherland Shire, approximately half an hour drive south of Sydney, in the suburb of Caringbah. The Sutherland Hospital provides a range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
Close to beaches, cafes, shopping and a great lifestyle.
What you'll be doing
Provide reception, switchboard and administrative support to a multidisciplinary service and exceptional standard of customer service to aged and extended care clients, families, carers and partner organisations. This role is a permanent part-time role 16 hours per week - Must be available every Thursday and Friday. You will be required to cover our busy reception desk at Southcare. You will work closely with the administration team to support Southcare which is part of The Sutherland Hospital. We are a large multidisciplinary Community Service which is comprised of Community Nursing, Community Rehabilitation, Allied Health and Medical Staff Specialist teams that work cohesively together to assist our elderly to stay fit and remain living at home. This role will work within a small fraction of the Administration team which play an integral part in facilitating the effective coordination and execution of all administrative tasks throughout Southcare.
For role related queries or questions contact Leanne Bell on [email protected]
Selection Criteria:
1. Ability to work autonomously and prioritise with limited direction or guidance
2. Demonstrated experience in computer skills with accurate data entry skills including demonstrated high level knowledge of and experience using Windows, Microsoft Office, Access and Excel based software. Hospital data bases are preferable but not essential.
3. Demonstrated high level of organisational skills with the ability to prioritise with limited direction or guidance while carrying out a variety of functions which may be complex in nature and require judgement and problem solving skills.
4. Demonstrated experience with reception duties.
5. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively.
6. Demonstrated customer service commitment and ability to liaise with outside organisations and client groups on behalf of team whilst maintaining confidentiality.
7. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to share relief responsibilities with other administrative staff as required.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.
Information for applicants:
If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application. An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
