NSW Health

Administrative Officer (Level 3) - Emergency Department


PayCompetitive
LocationSydney/New South Wales
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 246853




      Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time
      Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 3
      Remuneration: $33.30 - $34.33 per hour plus Superannuation
      Hours Per Week: Minimum 16
      Requisition ID: REQ463176

      If you are highly organised with great attention to detail we would love you to join our team!


      About us

      Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.



      Where you will be based

      Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care.

      Since opening in 1929 our hospital continues to grow to meet the changing needs of our community and incorporate new models of care.



      About the role

      The Emergency Department (ED) Administration Officer will perform administrative functions in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to support effective patient care. Providing excellent customer service to all patients presenting to the Emergency Department with a strong customer focused approach, and providing timely and efficient administrative support to the clinical and nursing staff of the Emergency Department, including accurate registration, admission and financial election of all patients and associated administrative duties.


      We are looking for someone who has
      • The capacity to retain and apply knowledge of patient revenue and fee management including the use and benefits of private health insurance in the public health system.
      • Strong organisational skills with the ability to independently multitask and prioritise work demands to meet department benchmarks and KPIs in a pressured, busy and demanding environment.
      • Ability to work a 24/7 rotating roster and willingness to consider urgent requests for coverage to ensure appropriate functioning of service.

      What we can offer you (for eligible employees)

      • Accrued Day Off (ADO). (For Full Time employees)
      • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging.
      • Novated Leasing.
      • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
      • Fitness Passport.
      • Great education opportunities through Sydney Education.

      For further details, please view the Position Description

      For enquiries, please contact Helen Lewis on (02) 9153 2444 or via email at Helen.Lewis1@health.nsw.gov.au

      About working for SLHD

      This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2023_022)

      All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form).

      Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

      SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

      Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

      To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn.


      Applications Close: 19 April 2024







  • About the company

      The New South Wales Ministry of Health, branded NSW Health, is a ministerial department of the New South Wales Government.