Reception and Administration Officer/Typist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 3

Remuneration: $71,072.43 - $73,287.41 per annum, plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ656110

Applications close: Tuesday, 9 June 2026

Reception and Administration Officer/Typist - Medical Imaging/Nuclear Medicine

To be considered for this position you must be an employee of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and its Affiliated Health Organisations

Join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), where our vision is exceptional care, healthier lives. We’re seeking a Receptionist / Administration Officer to deliver high-quality administrative and customer service support within our Medical Imaging Department. In this fast-paced role, you’ll manage referrals, coordinate bookings, maintain accurate patient records, and provide clear, professional communication to patients, visitors, and staff. You’ll also contribute to team coverage across services, with opportunities to support Nuclear Medicine and assist with transcription of radiology reports.

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

For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page.

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.

Targeted Questions

If you believe you are a strong fit for this role, please provide a detailed response to the selection criteria below

• Describe a time when you worked in a busy, customer-facing administrative role where you have had to deal with an unhappy customer. What were their issues/concerns, and how did you provide a resolution that met their needs?

• Give a specific example of a situation where you had to respond to a complex enquiry where you were provided with incomplete or unclear information. What was the scenario, the steps you took, and the final outcome?

• Detail a scenario you have experienced which shows your ability to maintain high levels of accuracy in data entering sensitive information in a busy work environment. How did you balance the conflicting needs of speed vs accuracy?

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Luke Coombes 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

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