Job Description
Administration Officer Level 3 - Forensic Mental Health
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Be part of a brand-new 20-bed forensic mental health service
n Support a multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused care
n Help shape a contemporary service from the ground up
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Manage essential ward administration and support a new forensic mental health service from day one.
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
n Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
n Remuneration: $73,****** - $76,****** per annum
n Hours Per Week:38
n Location: Blacktown
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Where you'll be working
n Join the newly established Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Service at Budyari Gamada, Blacktown Hospital, opening on 13 October ****. This current 20-bed Low Secure Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Unit is part of Mental Health Services within Western Sydney Local Health District and provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to a service being built for the future.
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Working alongside existing services at Budyari Gamada and in partnership with the Forensic Mental Health Network, you'll become part of a team-oriented multidisciplinary team committed to safe, therapeutic and evidence-based care.
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Be part of a new service and team, with the opportunity to help shape workplace culture, processes and patient experience.
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Support a multidisciplinary workforce across nursing, medical and allied health services.
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Contribute to a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and consumer-centred approach to care.
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Work within a specialist forensic mental health environment focused on rehabilitation, continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.
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Join Western Sydney Local Health District, one of Australia's most diverse and rapidly growing health districts, with a strong focus on innovation,



education and research.
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What you'll be doing
n As an Administration Officer Level 3 / Clinical Support Officer, you'll provide timely, accurate and responsive administrative support to the clinical team and contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the ward. Working under the direction of the Nurse/Unit Manager, you'll play an important role in keeping workforce, patient, equipment and administrative processes running efficiently.
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Support the Nurse/Unit Manager with rostering, recruitment, leave, payroll and staff credentialing activities.
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Provide accurate data entry and administrative support relating to patient care and clinical activities.
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Assist with finance, quality, accreditation, incident management and reporting requirements.
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Coordinate administrative activities relating to equipment, medical supplies and purchasing, helping ensure the ward is well equipped to meet service needs.
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Provide administrative support for multidisciplinary meetings, including scheduling, documentation and follow-up of actions.
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Join us and make an impact from day one
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This is more than an administration prospect. It's your chance to help build a new specialist service, support a dedicated clinical team and contribute to the future of forensic mental health care in Western Sydney.
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If you're organised, adaptable and motivated to make a meaningful contribution in a dynamic healthcare environment,



we'd love to hear from you.
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Holds or is willing to undertake a Certificate III in Health Administration
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Excellent communication skills including accurate spelling, good comprehension, confidence in the spoken word and ability to deal confidently and courteously with people at all levels.
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Demonstrated experience in word processing, spreadsheet and database software
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Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
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Capacity to work under broad supervision and to undertake a diverse range of tasks as an effective member of a team in a high-pressure, high-volume work environment
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Experience with computerised rostering systems (HealthRoster).
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Requisition ID: REQ******
n Applications Close:24th September ****
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Find out more about applying for this position.
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For inquiries about the role, contactArpita Khristi on Arpita.
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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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
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Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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