Administration Relief Clerk

Location: New England

Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time until January 2027
Position Classification:
Administration Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $66,608.03 - $68,817.27 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition : REQ
669924
Location:
Armidale Hospital
Closing Date:
Sunday 21 June 2026

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by meaningful work, supported by great teams, and surrounded by the natural beauty and vibrant lifestyle of the New England region. Every day, you'll contribute to enriching the health and wellbeing of our communities.

About the Team

Armidale Hospital is a 99-bed regional facility providing a broad range of healthcare services to the New England community. Our dedicated teams work collaboratively across Emergency, Inpatient Wards, Outpatient Services and Allied Health, delivering high-quality patient-centred care in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

As a Relief Clerk, you'll have the opportunity to work across multiple departments, gaining valuable exposure to a variety of clinical and administrative settings while supporting the smooth operation of hospital services.

About the Role

As a Relief Clerk, you'll provide flexible administrative and clerical support across various hospital departments. No two days are the same, with responsibilities including:

• Welcoming patients, visitors and staff as a first point of contact
• Managing telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries
• Supporting patient admissions and appointment processes
• Maintaining accurate data entry and electronic records
• Assisting clinical teams with administrative tasks and documentation
• Contributing to efficient day-to-day operations across multiple units

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a dynamic environment and can quickly adapt to changing priorities.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Adaptable and able to work confidently across different departments
• Organised with excellent attention to detail
• Patient-focused with strong customer service skills
• Calm and professional in busy clinical environments
• A reliable team player who can build positive working relationships
• Comfortable using computer systems and learning new technologies

While experience with hospital administration systems is highly regarded, comprehensive training and support will be provided.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated administrative or customer service experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound computer skills and confidence using electronic systems
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands
• Commitment to providing high-quality customer service
• Flexibility to work across multiple hospital departments

Support and Development

You'll be supported through:

• Structured orientation and onboarding
• Mandatory NSW Health training and compliance programs
• On-the-job training with experienced administrative and clinical staff
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Department-specific training as required

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

Provide an efficient and effective administrative/clerical service.

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