Ward Clerk Casual

Employment Type:Casual
Position Classification:Administration Officer Level 2
Remuneration:$34.94 - $36.10 Per hour Super
Requisition ID:REQ684929
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday 16 August 2026

Supporting healthcare behind the scenes - making a difference at every interaction.

Looking for a rewarding career where your work truly matters Join the administration team at Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) and play an essential role in supporting the delivery of safe efficient and patient-centred healthcare at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital.

As an Administration Officer youll be at the heart of our hospital providing outstanding support to patients visitors and clinical teams while helping keep one of the regions busiest healthcare facilities running smoothly.

About the Role

No two days are the same. As part of our professional administration team youll provide frontline support across a fast-paced healthcare environment including:

• Reception and customer service
• Managing phone and email enquiries
• Patient administration and electronic medical records
• Data entry and accurate documentation
• Appointment scheduling and general administration
• Supporting clinicians and managers with day-to-day administrative tasks
• Working across multiple systems while managing changing priorities
  

About You

Were looking for someone who is:

• Organised and detail-focused
• Friendly professional and customer-focused
• Calm under pressure in a busy environment
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Reliable adaptable and eager to learn
• Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Healthcare administration experience is welcomed but not essential. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

What Youll Bring

• Strong administration and computer skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail
• Outstanding customer service and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Professionalism discretion and confidentiality

Live and Work in Tamworth

Build your career while enjoying the benefits of regional living.

Tamworth offers an affordable lifestyle welcoming community excellent schools vibrant events beautiful parks sporting facilities cafés and easy access to nature - all while providing outstanding career opportunities within one of NSWs largest health districts.

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 packagingoptions
• 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 Passportfor you and your family

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 A 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 A 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.

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