Medical Secretary - Administrative Officer Level 3

Employment Type
:
Temporary Part Time until 23 June 2027

Position Classification
:
Administrative Officer Level 3

Remuneration
: $35.84 - $36.96 per hour plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week
: 16

Requisition : REQ
664391

Applications Close
: 26 June 2026

The Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Administrative officer is responsible for providing support to the Cancer Care Centre through the coordination of an efficient secretarial and clerical service. The occupant is expected to perform a variety of duties including dicta phone typing, general office duties, reception duties, processing and tracking order requests.

The Administrative officer will perform all duties in an efficient manner and have sound working knowledge of Microsoft applications. The Administrative officer will have the ability to prioritise work and have organisational skills.

The Administrative officer will be responsible for dicta phone typing of patient letters and correspondence and follow up on referrals to doctors and clinics.

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take‑home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

• Demonstrated advanced secretarial skills including an accurate and fast typing speed.
• Demonstrated ability to cope with a variety of tasks and to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team with the ability to work independently.
• Experience in dicta phone typing.
• Ability to multi‑task and problem solve.
• Computer literacy with recent experience with all Microsoft applications.

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.

Our CORE Values are C (Collaboration), O (Openness), R (Respect) and E (Empowerment) and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

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 SESLHD‑Recruitment‑STG.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

• 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.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD‑Aboriginal Workforce.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.