Address
Form of workEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Admin Off Level 5
Remuneration: $70 049.21 - $71 717.36 + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ381975
Closing Date: Sunday 26th March 2023
Administration Officer
James Fletcher Hospital
About the role
The successful candidate will be required to ensure the delivery of a range of administrative and clerical support services, and to provide day to day supervision of a small team of Administrative staff to support the Mental Health Intake Team, Operations Manager and the Service Manager to achieve their objectives in a timely, reliable and efficient manner.
You will join a supportive inter-professional team with extensive experience as an Executive Assistant with some experience in Mental Health being an advantage.
The successful candidate will receive comprehensive orientation, mentoring and training. Ongoing education and support is provided through various learning opportunities.
Where you'll be working
The Mental Health Line (MHL) is a 24/7 resource centre providing specialist triage and referral services for consumers of all ages, and their families and carers who require expert mental health care and advice. Staffed by mental health professionals the MHL is located in central Newcastle.
The Northern Mental Health Emergency Care - Rural Access Program (NMHEC-RAP) provides coverage to three Local Health Districts in NSW. The focus is on providing mental health expertise via telehealth to remote Emergency Departments where local Mental Health specialists are not readily available. NMHEC-RAP is a supplement to the existing services in those local areas to ensure timely and appropriate access to mental health care.
First Responder provides a triage from the field, via Telehealth, for people referred by Police and Ambulance.
What we can offer you
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
ADO's each month (for full time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Superannuation contributions
Salary packaging options
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About you
The successful candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic with an eye for detail. You will be willing to play a vital role to support this large team with your highly developed administrative skills
Additional Information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Job share/ Part Time arrangements will be considered.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Pamela Davis on Pamela.Davis@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website: is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn!
