Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week

Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 6

Remuneration: $86,896 - $88,951 per annum + Superannuation

Location: Canterbury Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ696816

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About The Role

Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care. Since opening in 1929 our hospital continues to grow to meet the changing needs of our community and incorporate new models of care..

This position provides high-level administrative, operational and advisory support to the Department of General Medicine through the coordination of workforce administration, departmental systems, governance processes, reporting activities and service improvement initiatives, while supporting the efficient operation of General Medicine and associated sub-specialty services.

The successful applicant will have high-level communication skills to support the senior medical staff and operations of the department, ability to work to deadlines, prioritisation of tasks in a rapid-moving portfolio, experience in medical-related roles and roster management.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

- High level administrative skills gained within a complex organisation.
- Experience contributing to administrative systems, procedures or business process improvements.
- Strong organisational skills with the capacity to manage competing priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.
- High level written communication skills, including capability to contribute to preparation of reports, briefing materials and correspondence.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills,



with the capacity to work effectively with clinicians, managers and other stakeholders.

Benefits

- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits. This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

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

For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.

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For further information, please contact A/Prof Mona Marabani via email at [email protected] or on (02) 9562 5699.

Applications Close: 11 October 2026

For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.

📌 Administrative Officer (Level 6) - Department of General Medicine (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney