Administration Officer

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is seeking an Administration Officer to provide essential support to the Communications and Engagement Directorate. The role is based at multiple sites, with duties spanning diary support, correspondence and customer service for patients and families.

Applicants should have healthcare administration experience, strong time management and the ability to write communications.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare administration is preferred
• Ability to write communications and provide day-to-day administrative duties
• Exceptional customer service and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to managers and staff within the Communications and Engagement Directorate
• Frequently service as the first point of contact for the directorate
• Liaise with SCHN staff, patients and families and members of the community

Skills

Administrative support

Customer service

Time management

Job description

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time until 31 March 2027

Position Classification

Admin Off Lvl 4

Remuneration

78183.85 - 79973.57 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ699582

Location

Network

Applications Close

Midnight on 25 October 2026

For role related queries or questions contact

Anna Brown on [e-mail]

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join Sydney Children's Hospitals Network’s Communications and Engagement Directorate. Within a collaborative and supportive environment, you will provide administrative support for the Directorate to our multi-site team, Network staff, patients and families, and the wider community. Working from both The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, this role is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience adapting to changing priorities in a dynamic working environment.

The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate exceptional customer service, excellent time management, attention to detail, the ability to write communications and provide day to day administrative duties, Experience in healthcare administration is preferred, with potential for flexibility in hours.

What You'll Be Doing

The Communications and Engagement Directorate is responsible for implementing the communication, media and engagement strategies, maximising positive communication opportunities, and promoting the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN), its facilities and associated institutions.

The Administration Officer provides administrative support to managers and staff within the Communications and Engagement Directorate, and frequently services as the first point of contact for the directorate.

The role involves liaising with SCHN staff, patients and families and members of the community.

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• accrued days off (ADOs)
• fitness passport
• employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent

NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required

overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List

may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies

Need more information?

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [e-mail]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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