Administration Officer - Specialist Palliative Care

NSW Health; Parkes; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health in Parkes or Forbes, NSW, is seeking an Administration Officer for Specialist Palliative Care to join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to quality of life for life-limiting illnesses. The role supports clinical teams to ensure efficient, high-quality care across hospital, community and residential settings, with telehealth enabled services.

The position is permanent part-time (16 hours per week) with a salary in the 37.28–38.44 AUD per hour range plus superannuation and salary

Job description

Administration Officer - Specialist Palliative Care

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Administrative Officer Level 3
Remuneration: 37.28 - $38.44 per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Parkes or Forbes, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 16
Applications Close: 15 Nov 2026 – 11:59pm

Administration Officer – Specialist Palliative Care
Aged Care, Disability & Palliative Care Directorate – Lachlan Hub

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists to join a team promoting quality of life and dignity for those with a life limiting illness. This role will directly support the clinical teams to ensure the provision of efficient, effective and high-quality care.

The Specialist Palliative Care Service is a dedicated multidisciplinary team, supporting patients with a life limiting illness, across a number of care settings including hospital, community and residential aged care homes. As a telehealth enabled District, the team provide consultations via a variety of modalities, including face to face and virtually.

The District-wide Specialist Palliative Care Service, includes a team of specialist nurses, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, Social Workers, Medical Officers and an Aboriginal Palliative Care Coordinator, this team is supported by Clinical Nurse Consultants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Educator in Palliative Care. The Service works closely with other care providers and services to support clients, their families and carers.

Additional information for applicants

All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.

Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Christine Symington, District Manager - Palliative Care Services on 0436 920 *** or at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

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