Administration Officer

Location: Gunnedah, NSW, Australia

Employment Type: Permanent, Full‑time, 38 hours per week

Salary: $78,183.85 – $79,973.57 per annum + super + salary packaging

Closing Date: 26 July 2026

Overview

The Administration Department at Gunnedah District Health Service supports safe, efficient patient care. We coordinate theatre bookings, manage surgical waitlists, and provide secretarial and administrative services to clinical teams.

Responsibilities

- Coordinate theatre bookings and manage surgical waitlists.
- Provide high‑quality customer service via telephone, email, and face‑to‑face interactions.
- Process EFTPOS payments and maintain accurate administrative records.
- Manage correspondence, filing, and general office administration.
- Support other team members during leave or increased workload.
- Use a range of computer systems to maintain accurate patient information and administrative processes.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Strong administrative and computer skills.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team attitude.




- Adaptability and ability to respond positively to changing priorities.
- Organised, reliable, and committed to outstanding customer service.
- Ability to learn new systems quickly while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Current NSW driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required.
- Experience in hospital administration, theatre bookings, or waitlist management is highly regarded.
- Australian Citizen, permanent resident of Australia, or New Zealand citizen with a current Recent Zealand passport. (Visa sponsorship not available.)

Benefits

- Salary packaging options, including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt assistance.
- Paid maternity leave, long‑service leave, and allocated days off.
- Access to a large, diverse Local Health District with opportunities for career development.
- Fitness passport for the employee and their family.

Hunter New England Health is an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.

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