Administration Officer - Cancer Services Reception

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3

Remuneration: $35.84 - $36.96 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ663717

Application Close : Sunday 07 June 2026

Benefits

• A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
• Orientation and supported transition into your new role
• Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
• Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave
• Salary Packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing
• Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
• Discounted Private Health Insurance

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Where you'll be working

Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.

Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

What you'll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Provide a range of administrative and clerical support services to enable the Comprehensive Cancer Centre at Prince of Wales Hospital to achieve their objectives in a timely, reliable and efficient manner.

The vision of the POWH Comprehensive Cancer is to: Reduce the impact of cancer through research-led excellence in clinical care.

The vision will be delivered through a commitment to the following guiding principles: Excellence in clinical care - informed by the evidence, using multidisciplinary teams to deliver specialised services seamlessly across the continuum of cancer care

Patient focussed service - where respect for patients and carers is paramount and individual needs are recognised and met

Equity of access - to services for patients and carers and to resources and opportunities for staff

Leadership in research - through a strong focus on translational research and by fostering a culture that empowers staff to formulate and implement research-led improvements in care

Learning culture - by committing to ongoing education and training for staff and embracing new learning opportunities.

Fair workplace - to ensure staff are empowered, healthy and productive

Strong organisational environment - characterised by leading edge infrastructure, the efficient and effective allocation of resources and the governance systems that ensure quality and safety

Effective partnerships with external stakeholders and organisations - defined by mutually beneficial goals, values and philosophies

Provide a range of frontline administrative and clerical support services under instruction and supervision, to ensure delivery of efficient and effective patient/client focused services.

Selection Criteria

• Ability to perform a wide range of administrative tasks and a preparedness to follow instructions of a supervisor

• Extensive experience in a reception role in a health care setting. Evidence of interpersonal and organisational skills appropriate for managing telephone and face to face enquires from patients and health care providers.

• High level written and verbal communication.

• Demonstrated commitment to providing a quality service and quality improvement initiatives in workplace practices and procedures.

• Sound and accurate keyboard skills with demonstrable efficiency in the use of the following computer programs Microsoft Word, Intranet/Internet, Email and patient administration systems.

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For role related queries or questions contact Samuel Clear on ***email_hidden***

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website