Department Secretary - Emergency

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 27th February 2025)
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 5
Remuneration: $37.09 - $37.93 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ479413Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.What you'll be doing
The Department Secretary is responsible in providing high quality secretarial support, efficient and professional service to the Emergency Department Team.
The position is to provide support, and advice for the smooth administrative functioning with the Emergency Department under the leadership of the Director.Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:

• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support

• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.Selection Criteria: * Demonstrated experience in providing high level support in a busy work environment. Certificate III in Health Administration or experience in health administration role.

• Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate with management and staff at all levels.
• Experience in responding to a range of enquiries and determining the appropriate response in a complex work environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer applications including HPRM, Outlook, MS Office Suite, rostering, and procurement systems.
• Strong organisational skills with demonstrated ability to plan, organise, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellent written communication skills including preparation of reports, briefings, minutes and agendas, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results at the individual level and as a member of a dynamic team.

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For role related queries or questions contact Lidiya Malinov on Lidiya.Malinov@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 9th May 2024