Requisition ID: REQ702657

Employment Type: Permanent Part time,32 hours per week

Remuneration: $39.43 - $40.33 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital (with occasional travel to other hospitals/community sites)

Applications close: 15/11/2026

Contact: Janeane Harlum - District Palliative Care Manager &

- Service Development on 02 87389752 or 0419 607 614 | [email protected]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Join a dedicated and compassionate team making a meaningful difference to patients and families across South Western Sydney. Based at Liverpool Hospital, this part-time role (four days per week, with flexibility considered) provides high-level administrative and secretarial support to the District Palliative Care Manager and a central team of 10 staff who support palliative care services across the District under a one-service, many-sites model. You will play a key role in coordinating palliative care medical home visits, liaising with clinicians, interpreters, patients and families, and ensuring the smooth operation of a busy District-wide service.

Working in palliative care is both rewarding and meaningful. As part of a friendly, supportive and collaborative team, you will contribute to a service that continually strives to improve patient outcomes while keeping patients and their families at the centre of everything we do. While there may be times when you support patients and families experiencing distress, you will be backed by a committed team culture built on kindness, respect, diversity and teamwork.

The role is primarily based at Liverpool Hospital, with occasional travel across the District to support meetings, events and service activities.

Are You the Right Fit?

We are seeking an organised, proactive and compassionate individual with demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative and secretarial support in a complex environment. You will possess exceptional attention to detail and experience preparing professional correspondence, reports, agendas and minutes, while managing competing priorities with accuracy and efficiency.



A sound understanding of medical terminology and strong administrative skills are essential.

You will have outstanding communication and customer service skills, with the ability to engage professionally and sensitively with patients, families, clinicians and other stakeholders. Success in this role requires empathy, resilience, active listening skills and a commitment to working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. If you are looking for a meaningful role where your contribution directly supports quality, patient-centred care and positive outcomes for patients and their families, we encourage you to apply.

Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

- Describe your demonstrated experience and skills and how these align with a palliative care service/environment ?
- What are your key skills in delivering excellent communication and customer service skills to a wide range of professionals , patients and families/carers
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

- How to Apply

- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

- Diversity, Culture &

- Inclusion
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming workplace.



We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

- Aboriginal Workforce

- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job –

- Why Work With Us?

- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees

- Work-Life Balance

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

- Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

- Health &

- Wellbeing
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- Child Safe Employment

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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