Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Telephonist Level 2

Remuneration: $35.74 - $37.20 Per Hour

Hours Per Week: Up to38

Location: Gosford Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ696892

Applications Close: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Looking for a role where every call matters and no two shifts are quite the same? Join the Central Coast Local Health District Switchboard team as a Casual Switchboard Operator and become a vital connection point for patients, staff, health services and emergency response teams across the Central Coast.

About the Opportunity

Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, our Switchboard team is at the heart of communications across Gosford, Wyong, Woy Woy and Long Jetty, helping make sure the right information gets to the right people when it matters most.

You will be part of a team that provides critical communications support around the clock - managing a high volume of incoming and outgoing calls, operating paging and communication systems and maintaining on-call rosters. In this role you will:

- Be the vital connection between patients, staff, clinicians and services across the Central Coast.
- Respond to urgent situations with calm, clear and confident communication.
- Operate paging, radio and telephone systems to keep critical communications moving.
- Deliver exceptional customer service while managing a quick-paced, high-volume environment.

About You We are looking for someone who has:

- Excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to outstanding customer service.
- The ability to stay calm under pressure and confidently manage challenging or sensitive situations.




- Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately manage information and on-call rosters.
- Confidence using technology, with the ability to quickly learn paging, radio and communication systems.
- Ability to work at 24/7 roster.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy working flexible hours that suit your lifestle.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance. Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Shannon Mcgregor

Phone: 4320 2016

Email: [email protected]

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer.



We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

Stay Connected

You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.

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