Administration Officer - Molecular Medicine

About the opportunity

NSW Health Pathology are looking for a talented Administration Officer to join our Molecular Medicine Department. Based at John Hunter Hospital, we are looking for highly motivated team players!

The NSW Health Pathology Molecular Medicine Department is located a short drive from Newcastle, on the John Hunter Hospital Campus, with beautiful surroundings and outdoor areas. The team you will be working with is dedicated, committed and positive, and strive for excellence to provide a quality Genomics service to NSW communities.

What we can offer you

• Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits 
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What you'll be doing

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a highly sophisticated Genomics Laboratory that specialises in cancer genomic testing in addition to undertaking routine molecular genetics and cytogenetic investigations. You will work in a team of highly trained and experienced technical and scientific staff that offer innovative genomic testing solutions. The successful applicant will be responsible for the efficient and effective provision of administrative services within the department. The Administration Officer is required to provide competent computer skills to support the effective and efficient functioning of the Molecular Medicine department.

Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

1. Suitable communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively as part of a team and to liaise confidently and courteously with people at all levels.
2. Ability to undertake various administrative tasks and perform duties with attention to detail.
3. Competent skills in computer use and relevant software programs eg Word, Excel, Outlook.
4. Experience in providing administrative support within a healthcare or similar setting.
5. Capable organisational skills with proven ability to determine work priorities and meet deadlines.
6. Please describe your knowledge of, or skills in, Laboratory Information Systems and Quality Control Systems used in NSW Health Pathology laboratories.
7. Please describe your knowledge of genetics.

Need more information?

  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position  
  3) For role related queries or questions contact Kelly Kiejda on ************@health.nsw.gov.au

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2023_022 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases. All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment.

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.  

New to NSW Health Pathology? 

The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

Talent Pool

If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.