Administrative Assistant

Southern NSW Local Health District; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12 days off per year

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Administrative Officer Level 5 for a temporary full-time role based in Randwick. The position supports Health ICT, preparing payroll information for sign-off and handling high‑level confidential data with limited supervision.

Hours are 38 per week; remuneration ranges from $82,337.78 to $84,205.25 per annum, plus superannuation. This role offers varied administrative duties and opportunities to contribute to efficient service delivery

Qualifications

• Ability to perform a wide range of administrative tasks with strong communication skills.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Health ICT systems as listed.

Responsibilities

• Provides secretarial and administrative support for Health ICT to achieve objectives.
• Prepare payroll information for sign-off and handle confidential data appropriately.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

REQ690606 Requisition #

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until July 2027
Position Classification:Administrative Officer Level 5
Remuneration:$82,337.78 - $84,205.25 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ690606
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Application Close: Monday 14 September 2026

Where you'll be working

SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island. Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.

The Role

Provides secretarial and administrative support for Health ICT to achieve their objectives in a timely, reliable and efficient manner. Prepare payroll information for sign-off. This will include the handling of high level confidential and sensitive information with limited supervision.

Benefits:

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria:

• Ability to perform a wide range of administrative tasks, while managing competing work priorities and work flow within allocated resources with a high level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of responding to a range of customer enquiries and determining the appropriate response in a complex work environment
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite package including Word, Outlook as well as Health Roster, Oracle, HPE Content Manager, Stafflink and Human Capital Management (HCM Recruiting system)
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to bring a creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work independently and with a demonstrated capacity for effective teamwork
• Demonstrated commitment to providing a quality service and quality improvement initiatives in workplace practices and procedures

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Flora Camasosa on [e-mail] or 02 4253 4095.

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 characteristics 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.

We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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 [e-mail] 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
• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• 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
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website