Employment Type: Permanent Part Time; minimum 24 hours per week

Position Classification: Telephonist Level 2

Remuneration: $35.74 - $37.20 per hour + Superannuation

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ697348

About The Role

Royal Prince Alfred is the principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney and offers speciality services from its main campus as well as from Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and Dame Edith Walker Hospitals. RPAH is one of Australia's leading hospitals, providing an extensive range of diagnostic and treatment services. Its specialities include cardiology, obstetrics and gynaecology, cancer, respiratory medicine, neurology, liver and kidney transplants.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide a high-quality communication and support service at a major hospital site. The successful applicant will manage incoming and outgoing calls, perform emergency paging for critical response teams such as cardiac arrest and trauma groups, undertake routine clerical duties, and deliver an efficient, timely, and courteous service to patients, visitors, members of the public, and staff.

This is a permanent part-time night shift role, working three nights per week. Initial day shifts will be required to complete mandatory training and onboarding.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

- Available to work Wednesday to Friday night shifts.
- Has experience assisting the public, staff and clients in a high volume environment with the ability to provide assistance in a polite, clear, well spoken and calm manner in all circumstances.
- Proficient in computerised systems such as MS Excel & Powerchart.

Benefits and Perks!

- Additional public holiday during the Christmas period to enjoy with family and friends.
- Paid Parental Leave and Annual Leave Loading.




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- Access ongoing professional development opportunities through Sydney Education, including free courses, qualifications, and coaching programs.
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services available for employees and their immediate families.
- Complimentary annual influenza vaccination.
- Enjoy discounted Fitness Passport membership and access to free telehealth nutrition and wellness support from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit. 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

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For enquiries, please contact Kristen Woodward via email at [email protected].

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Applications Close: 16 November 2026

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📌 Telephonist (Level 2) - Night shift (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney