Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time (up to 30/04/2027)
Location:
Station Street Office, Penrith
Remuneration:
$***** - $***** per hour
Requisition ID:
REQ******
Applications Close:
15/10/2026
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working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Our Public Health Unit is composed of Communicable Disease Control, Immunisation, and Environmental Health teams that work closely with GPs, hospitals, pathology labs, schools and childcare centres, local councils, aged care facilities, and with other government agencies to protect public health. The team provides advice and education, and enforce public health legislation such as the Public Health Act ****, the Public Health (Tobacco) Act **** and the Smoke-free Environment Act ****.
Are you a highly organised and proactive administration professional looking to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking an Administration Officer to join our Public Health Unit and provide high-level clerical and administrative support to the Service Director Public Health, the Public Health Leadership Team, and the Immunisation, Environmental Health and Communicable Diseases teams.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the Public Health Unit. You will coordinate administrative activities, manage correspondence and documentation, support meetings and reporting requirements,



and assist teams delivering critical public health programs and services across the community.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to important public health initiatives and emergency response activities. As part of the Public Health Incident Management Team, you will undertake the role of Administration Officer and participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities. This may include providing administrative support during emergency responses, including after-hours when required.
The successful candidate will be a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality administrative support. Experience working in a complex healthcare or government environment will be highly regarded, along with strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that protects and improves the health of our community. You will be part of a supportive and dedicated team, working alongside experienced public health professionals who are passionate about making a difference.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
What you will bring to the role




Demonstrated experience in the provision of high-level administrative support within a high-pressure environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently, including the ability to exercise initiative and judgement, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver agreed outcomes
Demonstrated high level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated organisational, time and information management skills, with the proven ability to effectively manage competing demands and priorities with limited supervision
Demonstrated experience in using MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint) and other NSW Health Systems such as Content Manager, Oracle, Stafflink and HealthRoster
Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. Ability to travel within the LHD in accordance with the position.
Find out more about applying for this position
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
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