Western Sydney Local Health District Reference number REQ680156 Occupation Administration and Clerical Work type Full-Time Location Sydney - Greater West Salary Information $78183.85 - $79973.57 Closing date 23 August 2026 at 11:59pm

- Join a leading specialist Ophthalmology service at Westmead Hospital
- Manage diverse administration functions in a fast-paced clinical setting
- Build your healthcare administration career with a supportive team

Manage critical department operations, build strong stakeholder relationships and create exceptional administrative support within a busy Ophthalmology service.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 9th October 202

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4

Remuneration: $39.43 - $40.33 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's largest tertiary healthcare facilities, delivering world-class patient care, education and research.

The Ophthalmology

Department is a dynamic and highly regarded specialist service committed to excellence in eye health and patient outcomes. You'll join a collaborative team culture where your contribution is valued and professional development is encouraged.

- Be part of a respected specialist Ophthalmology service
- Work within a large tertiary teaching hospital environment
- Collaborate with clinicians, managers and multidisciplinary teams
- Access ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- Contribute to high-quality patient-centred healthcare delivery

What you'll be doing

As the Department Secretary, Ophthalmology, you will provide high-level administrative and customer service support to ensure the efficient operation of the department. This role requires exceptional organisational skills,



sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy healthcare environment.

- Coordinate and deliver accurate, timely and effective administrative support across the department
- Manage correspondence, reports, documentation and communication on behalf of senior staff and clinicians
- Maintain departmental databases, records and information systems while ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality
- Monitor workflows, prioritise competing demands and resolve issues independently, escalating where appropriate
- Support workforce administration activities, staff training initiatives and compliance with mandatory organisational requirements

Join us and grow your career At NSW Health, we're committed to creating better health outcomes for our communities while supporting our people to thrive. Bring your organisational excellence, initiative and customer-focused approach to a team that makes a real difference every day. Apply now and help shape outstanding patient care at Westmead Hospital while building a rewarding career with one of Australia's leading health services.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports,



as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them
- Highly professional phone manner and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Well-developed computer skills including accurate data entry skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to be self-motivated with good time management skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility with work duties and location.

Requisition ID:

REQ680156

Applications Close: 23rd August 2026

Need more information ?

- about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Sheldon Mascarenhas on [email protected]

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Stepping

Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ . Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

📌 Department Secretary, Ophthalmology (Sydney)
🏢 Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney