Forensic Medicine Administration Officer

Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3
Remuneration: $66,027.58 - $68,085.50 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: Various
Requisition ID: REQ477555Location: John Hunter HospitalApplication close: 28 April 2024 -11:59pmAbout the opportunityOur Forensic Medicine service conducts post-mortem examinations at the direction of the NSW Coroner to help investigate unexplained or unexpected deaths in NSW. We are a state-wide organisation with facilities in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong. Our state-wide administration team is an important pillar of Forensic Medicine’s multidisciplinary workforce. We provide crucial support to forensic pathologists and other clinical teams at all stages of the process, fulfilling core administration functions including reception, triage, assisting with post-mortem reporting and the general administration to help the department run.We are looking for candidates to fill future temporary and permanent full time, part time, and casual Forensic Administration Officer positions. This recruitment is to create an eligibility list only, the eligibility list will be used to fill any future upcoming positions which will be located at our Newcastle facility.What we can offer you

• Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO

What you’ll be doingProvide an effective administration support service to multidisciplinary staff within Forensic Medicine, customers and external stakeholders.Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: * Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support in a complex and challenging work environment, including demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy of work

• Well-developed computer skills and system knowledge, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, Microsoft Teams and Adobe document suite) to complete work activities.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, including ability to accurately transfer information in a timely manner, and ability to handle distressed customers/clients, knowing when to escalate matters appropriately.
• Strong ability to effectively work independently as well as collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Proven organisational and time management skills, with capacity to prioritise workload, and manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment that could be distressing, ensuring to raise any associated concerns and/or need for support, and adopt self-care strategies.
• Demonstrated capacity to adopt and model the NSW Health Pathology RITE values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.

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For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Lum onOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious DiseasesAll 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.Working RightsThis position is a permanent position. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. 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.New to NSW Health Pathology?The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.Talent PoolIf the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future permanent full time / part time, temporary and casual vacancies.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionNSW 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.All staff employed by NSW FASS will be required to supply a reference buccal sample so that their DNA profile can be compared to other generated profiles to exclude the possibility of contamination.