Medical Typist

Employment Type: TemporaryPart Time until July 2027
Position Classification:Administration Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $35.84 - $36.96 Per Hour Superannuation
Hours Per Week:16
Requisition ID:REQ663069
Location: Armidale Hospital
Closing Date: Thursday 25 June 2026

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where your skills contribute directly to quality patient care while working within a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment

About the Team

Armidale Hospital is a 99-bed regional facility serving the New England community and providing a broad range of healthcare services. Our administration team plays a vital role in supporting clinicians patients and visitors by delivering professional efficient and accurate administrative services across the hospital.

Working closely with inpatient wards outpatient clinics emergency services and specialist departments the team is committed to ensuring timely communication accurate documentation and exceptional customer service that supports positive patient outcomes.

About the Role

As a Medical Typist you will play an important role in supporting clinicians through the preparation of accurate clinical documentation and correspondence.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Transcribing medical dictations clinical reports and correspondence with a high degree of accuracy.
• Producing timely documentation to support patient care and clinical decision-making.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintaining electronic records.
• Responding to telephone and face-to-face enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Providing administrative support to medical staff and specialist clinicians.
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with privacy and documentation standards.
• Utilising a range of computer systems transcription software and clinical applications.

This role requires exceptional attention to detail strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting strict deadlines.

About You

You are a motivated and reliable administration professional who takes pride in producing high-quality work and supporting healthcare teams.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Experience in medical typing or transcription.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy.
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong computer skills across word processing and clinical systems.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative environment where teamwork professionalism and continuous improvement are highly valued.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion.

• A professional adaptable and patient-focused approach to work.

Support and Development

We are committed to setting you up for success and providing ongoing support throughout your career.

You will receive:

• A comprehensive orientation program.
• Structured training in hospital systems transcription software and documentation processes.
• One-on-one mentoring from experienced Medical Typists and administrative staff.
• Ongoing feedback guidance and professional support.
• Opportunities to further develop your knowledge of clinical terminology and healthcare administration systems.
• Access to career development opportunities within Hunter New England Health.

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
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• 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
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What youll be doing

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024015: Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contactingSalaryPackagingPLUS!viaor.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen or a permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

At Hunter New England Local Health District we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse inclusive and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contactfor confidential support to ensure an equitable barrier-free application process.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees long service leave paid maternity leave and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.

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