AddressThis position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
To recognise ongoing service in this role, once the successful candidate has served a qualifying period, they will become entitled to a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (as taxable income).
For more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role.
Position Classification: Admin Officer Level 2
Remuneration: $31.20 - $32.24 ph + Super
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ486801
Location: Balranald NSW (1-hour from Swan Hill VIC)
Balranald truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.
- Work in one of the Far West LHD's newer, modern facilities in a beautiful location 100 metres from the Murrumbidgee river
- Join a supportive, multi-disciplinary healthcare team who are very welcoming and embrace all newcomers to the hospital family
- Provide quality administrative support to the Health Service Manager.
- Attend to general reception and telephone enquiries.
- Fulfil administration functions of health facility including stock maintenance and ordering, petty cash maintenance and reconciliation, patient record administration and maintenance, and other duties as required by the Manager.
What we offer
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9K for living expenses + $2.6K meal and entertainment
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Access to the in-house gym
- Support through advanced education & training
- A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities.
About Balranald
Balranald is a beautiful rural town on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. It has a friendly atmosphere with great venues for barista coffee, a well renowned bakery and discovery centre. A short drive takes you to the scenic larger town of Swan Hill for shopping, a great swimming pool and art centre. Balranald offers amazing food at the local RSL and to die for take away Pizza. Balranald Shire is home to the spectacular Yanga National Park and World heritage listed Mungo National Park, rich in Aboriginal history. Surrounded by five of NSW’s most iconic rivers (the Murray, Lachlan, Wakool, Edward & Murrumbidgee), the town provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, kayaking and other water sports.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible
- Certificate II in Business administration and/or experience providing administration support, preferably within a healthcare setting.
- Demonstrated intermediate computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and data entry.
- Experience with cash management, collection of fees and processing of accounts.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Understanding of cultural awareness issues and the need for cultural sensitivity.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Straub on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 30th May 2024
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to appl
