Administration Officer

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is seeking an enthusiastic Administration Officer to provide professional reception and administrative support at Penrith Community Health Centre. The role involves handling enquiries, coordinating appointments and assisting across community health sites on a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Skills in customer service, data entry, and MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior reception experience in a busy office environment with customer service focus.
• Proficient in keyboarding, data entry, and general clerical tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and basic database use.
• Ability to prioritise, coordinate, and manage time with independently work.
• Good verbal and written communication across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional reception and administrative support to multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage front-desk duties, appointments and enquiries across Community Health Centres.
• Assist across sites on a rotating roster including weekends/ public holidays.

Skills

Reception experience

Customer service

Keyboard skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Database familiarity

Telephone systems

Job description

Employment Type: Casual Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 2 Location: Penrith Community Health Centre Remuneration: $34.93 – $36.09 per hour Requisition ID: REQ672616 Applications Close : 16/10/2026 With CORE Values of C ollaboration, O penness, R espect and E mpowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth). Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Administration Officer to support the delivery of quality community-based health services. This role is responsible for providing professional reception and administrative support to a range of multidisciplinary teams, including nursing, allied health and other clinical services. Working on a rotating roster that includes weekends and public holidays, you will contribute to the efficient operation of services provided within Community Health Centres, community venues and clients' homes. Depending on the location, the role may also provide administrative assistance to other co-located health services. Please note that successful applicants may be required to work across all Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District sites. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering accessible healthcare services to the community. If you have strong administrative skills, a commitment to excellent customer service and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, Child Safe Standards For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal .

What you will bring to the role

• Previous reception experience in a busy office environment with effective customer service including answering of all incoming telephone calls.
• A high level of keyboard, PC, Database and general clerical skills, with attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft office packages
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise, co-ordinate and time manage
• Ability to work with limited supervision when required, exercise basic judgement and problem solve within delegation
• Good verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people at all levels
• Current unrestricted Australian drivers’ licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers’ licence within 3 months of appointment and willingness to use for work purposes. This may include driver long distances across the LHD.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

For role related queries or questions contact Naomi Ruttle on [e-mail]