Mental Health Senior Administration Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 22/11/2027)

Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre

Remuneration: $39.43 - $40.33 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ700927

Applications Close: 23/11/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your qualified 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 workplace 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.

The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our Patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

Join a dynamic Mental Health service where your exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail will make a meaningful impact. This role is ideal for an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys providing high-level support to senior teams and stakeholders.

As the Senior Administrative Support Officer, you will provide confidential administrative assistance, including complex diary management, meeting coordination, preparation of correspondence,



accurate minute-taking, records management, and a range of executive support functions. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the service by managing competing priorities and maintaining efficient administrative processes.

In addition, you will be responsible for communicating and promoting administrative policies and procedures, while providing guidance, orientation, training, and support to Mental Health administrative staff. Your ability to build positive working relationships, share knowledge, and contribute to a collaborative team culture will be highly valued.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

- Prospect for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Outstanding 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 capacity to provide effective and professional administrative support, in confidence and with discretion within a busy and complex office workplace.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to problem solve and use professional judgement.




- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer applications including Content Manager, Outlook, Word, Excel and rostering, recruitment and procurement systems
- Proven experience in developing, implementing and evaluating quality improvement processes for administrative services and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Experience in preparing minutes and agendas with the ability to take minutes.
- Demonstrated ability to work with changing priorities and demands, work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise tasks whilst under sustained pressure and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.

Additional Information

- For role related queries or questions contact Sandra Britt on ************@health.nsw.gov.au
- NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment 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.
- Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health.
- NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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📌 Mental Health Senior Administration Officer (Kingswood)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Kingswood