Administration Support - Palliative Care - Targeted

Administration Support - Palliative Care - Targeted

The Maitland Hospital/Wonnarua Country

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

About the role:

The Administration Support role is essential as it provides the foundation for coordinating and facilitating all administrative tasks crucial to the smooth operation and delivery of comprehensive Palliative Care services.

This role primarily focuses on customer service, particularly through telephone interactions. It assists clinicians by managing client schedules and ensuring the accuracy of patient demographic information.

Where you’ll be working: 

• Maitland is nestled in the Lower Hunter Valley boasts a rich heritage, vibrant cultural scene, and picturesque landscapes, making it a charming destination for residents and visitors alike.
• The Palliative Care service is located offsite from Maitland Hospital.
• It is a small multidisciplinary team that plays a significant role is supporting the Maitland Dungog community with end-of-life care.

Benefits: 

• Four (4) weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time). 
• 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.
• Working for a highly regarded public health facility, where supporting the local community is at the forefront of our business strategy.
• Career Development opportunity.
• The successful candidate will receive technical and on-the-job training.
• There are set computer programmes that are easily learned while on the job.

About you:

• You will be highly organised and able to work in job-share capacity.
• You will be self-motivated.
• While health experience would assist it is not essential and can be learned on the job.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
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Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with

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). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

 Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. 

Salary Packaging:

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