Administrative Assistant

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave days

Salary packaging

Gym membership discounts

EAP

Private health discount

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) in Randwick, Sydney, is seeking an Administrative Officer Level 5 for Health ICT. The role is a temporary full-time position until July 2027, providing secretarial and administrative support and payroll information preparation with limited supervision.

The successful candidate will manage confidential information, handle diverse admin tasks, and collaborate with teams to ensure timely, reliable service delivery.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform a wide range of administrative tasks, managing competing work priorities with strong communication skills
• Experience responding to customer enquiries and providing appropriate responses in a complex environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Outlook, and systems such as Health Roster, Oracle, HPE Content Manager, Stafflink and HCM Recruiting
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to bring a creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work independently and with strong teamwork
• Commitment to quality service and continuous improvement
• Experience in a Health setting
• Current NSW Drivers Licence

Responsibilities

• Provides secretarial and administrative support for Health ICT to achieve objectives in a timely, reliable and efficient manner
• Prepare payroll information for sign-off, including handling high level confidential and sensitive information with limited supervision

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Teamwork

Initiative

Health sector experience

Drivers licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Health Roster

Oracle

HPE Content Manager

Stafflink

HCM Recruiting

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full 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, Waverly, 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.


• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport


• 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


• Experience in a Health setting


• Current NSW Drivers Licence

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


• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer


• 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

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.