AddressEmployment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Admin Off Level 2
Remuneration: $31.20 ph - $32.24 ph + Super
Requisition ID: REQ491211
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.
What you'll be doing
- Provide quality administration support to ensure the efficient running of the Health Service.
- 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
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. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
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. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
About Balranald MPS
The Balranald Multi Purpose Service includes 24-hour Level 2 emergency and sub-acute inpatient services, residential aged care services, and a range of primary, community and ambulatory services. The facility consists of an Emergency Department with two resuscitation bays and one observation/safe room located within the Emergency Department. Inpatient beds available are 8 acute/sub acute beds including a palliative care and observation room.
The Residential Aged Care area has 15 high care places including four dementia specific and one respite bed. Residential aged care services are provided in an environment suitable for people with dementia. The Balranald MPS also has provision for three renal dialysis chairs.
The full range of support services such as allied health is available. These services are provided by visiting clinicians from Mildura, Swan Hill or Dareton. Medical services are provided by the town’s General Practitioner, whose offices are co-located at the MPS.
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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Straub on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 9th June 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 apply.
