Palliative Care Hunter Hub Administration Officer Level 3 …, New South Wales

Hunter New England Local Health District Job Details
- Reference number: REQ663237
- Occupation: Administration and Clerical
- Work type: Full‑Time
- Location: Newcastle, Hunter & Region
- Salary: $71,072.43 – $73,287.41
- Closing date: 27 May 2026, 11:59pm
- Hours: 38 hours per week Hunter Specialist Palliative Care Service
- Requisition ID: REQ657565
- Service: Hunter Specialist Palliative Care Service
- Remuneration: $35.84 – $36.96 per hour + 12% Super
- Primary Locations: Muswellbrook (4 days per week) & Cessnock (1 day per week)
- Application Close date: Wednesday the 27th of May About the Service Join our newly established Hunter Specialist Palliative Care Service, working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team of nursing and allied health professionals. This service is committed to delivering compassionate, person‑centred palliative and end‑of‑life care to patients, families, and carers across the region. With a new Muswellbrook Community Health facility opening in July 2026, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and evolving service. You will also be supported by a wider administrative network across Singleton, Muswellbrook, Cessnock, Maitland and Kurri Kurri Community Health sites. About the Role As an Administrative Officer Level 3, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Hunter Specialist Palliative Care Service. Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) – Hunter Valley Community Health, you will provide high‑level administrative and clerical support to nursing and allied health teams across multiple sites. Your work will directly support clinicians in delivering high‑quality care by ensuring effective coordination, communication, and organisation of services. Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to clinical teams
- Coordinate and book home visits, appointments, and support groups
- Liaise with patients, families, and carers with professionalism and empathy
- Maintain accurate electronic patient records and documentation
- Manage fleet vehicles, supplies, and ordering processes
- Assist the NUM with rostering and workforce coordination
- Respond to enquiries and support service coordination across multiple sites
- Work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment About You You are a highly organised and compassionate skilled who thrives in a dynamic healthcare environment. You bring strong administrative expertise and a calm, respectful approach when supporting patients, families and colleagues – particularly in sensitive situations. Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven ability to plan, prioritise, and manage workload independently
- Strong proficiency in computer systems, software, and electronic records
- Experience with transcribing software and medical terminology (or demonstrated competency)
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and telephone)
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and multiple sites
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to support coordination of services and workflows What We Offer You
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network
- Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
- Ongoing support from an Administration Manager and experienced colleagues
- Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Salary packaging options to increase take‑home pay
- Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Visa Eligibility You must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident of Australia, a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for this position. Contact For role‑related queries or questions contact Shauna Bergin at . #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ruerj