Are you an organised Administration Officer with initiative? Join our Social Work Department and make a difference in a specialist mental health rehabilitation setting.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3

Remuneration: $1,416.58 - $1,460.73 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ706590

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, engaging and rewarding work everyday.

We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Macquarie Hospital North Ryde Social Work Department.

What you'll be doing The Social Work Administration Officer provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Macquarie Hospital Social Work Department, contributing to the department's commitment to social justice, recovery-oriented practice, and person-centred care.



Working closely with Social Workers the role supports the delivery of quality Social Work service at Macquarie Hospital.

The position is responsible for coordinating Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT) hearings and related processes, including tribunal clerk functions, stakeholder liaison, scheduling and hearing coordination, preparation and management of Tribunal documentation, monitoring statutory timeframes, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW) and relevant policies and procedures. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively with consumers, carers, clinicians, legal representatives, Tribunal members, and external agencies.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Ability to be self-motivated with good time management skills.
2. Well-developed computer skills including accurate data entry skills.
3. Ability to work under pressure in a challenging environment.

Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Sonya Robson on @health.nsw.gov.au or 88774308

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 18 November 2026

Tentative Interview Date: Week Commencing 30 November 2026

📌 Administration Officer, Social Work Department (North Ryde)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 North Ryde