Administration Officer - Level 3 - Barham

Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Barham; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Job summary

Barham-based Murrumbidgee Local Health District is seeking a detail-driven Administration Officer – Level 3 to support patient services and daily operations in our healthcare team.

In this role you will handle high-quality customer service, maintain records, manage appointments, and use Microsoft Office in a busy environment, while protecting patient privacy and working closely with colleagues to ensure efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar support role within a complex organisation.
• Strong decision-making for work priorities.
• Effective communication with stakeholders.
• High-level computer skills with Microsoft and record-keeping systems.
• Commitment to patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality customer service to patients, employees and public.
• Completing operational, clerical and administrative tasks using Microsoft Suite.
• Assisting with admissions, transfers and discharges, record management, bookings and stores management.
• Providing help with complex tasks or projects and relief for other staff.
• Planning and preparing appointments and communicating with team leader daily.
• Working under general instruction and broad supervision.
• Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to maintain service quality.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows-based applications

Job description

Permanent Full - Time

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Administration Officer – Level 3

$73,915.12– $76,218.80 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Barham

10 September 2026

Are you a detail-driven administrator ready to make a difference in healthcare?

About the Opportunity

As the Administration Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Providing high quality customer service to patients, employees and members of the public, including responding respectfully and helpfully to all face-to-face and telephone enquiries.
• Completing a range of operational, clerical and administrative tasks using the Microsoft Suite of applications (including Excel and Teams) to support the smooth running of the department, including assisting with admissions, transfers and discharges, record management, booking services and appointments, managing correspondence, filing, typing, deliveries, pickups, purchasing and stores management.
• Providing assistance with more complex tasks or projects, and providing relief for other staff as required, to support efficiency and quality within the service and team.
• Planning and preparing appointments and communicating clearly with the team leader daily.
• Performing according to established work practices and procedures, working under general instruction and broad supervision.
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating flexibility, initiative and a commitment to customer service excellence.

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience working in a similar support role in a complex organisation, as an effective and collaborative team member.
• Sound judgement in making decisions about work priorities, achieving key tasks effectively in a busy work area.
• Effective communication skills across a wide range of stakeholders, including managers, colleagues and members of the public, with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated high-level computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft and Windows-based applications, email systems, and/or other information and record-keeping systems.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, providing excellent customer service, including the maintenance of patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative with known work procedures, and the ability to work effectively under broad supervision.

Essential Requirements

• National Police Check
• NSW Working with Children Check
• OASV Vaccination Category A

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Meaningful Impact – Support the delivery of essential health services and make a genuine difference to patients and families across our regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Flexible Working Arrangements – Designed to support work-life balance.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support physical and mental health.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Lois Opie on [e-mail]

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined inthe NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 10). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.