Administrative Officer Level 4

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health Pathology is seeking an Administration Officer at Westmead Hospital to keep patient care running smoothly and support pathology services.

You will provide administrative and office support, handling tasks in a timely, accurate manner while working with Pathologists and the broader health team. The role requires computer literacy, good English communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a busy team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high workload and pressure areas within health settings.
• Strong customer focus and exceptional service to all clients.
• Excellent written and verbal English; ability to liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and office support for NSW Health Pathology Western Sydney Local Health District.
• Ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Support Pathologists and laboratory operations as part of the team.

Skills

Computer literacy

Keyboard skills

Teamwork

Customer focus

English communication

Stakeholder liaison

Administrative procedures

Tools

Digital transcription equipment

Job description

Employment Type:Various
Position Classification:Administration Officer Level 4
Remuneration:$39.43 - $40.33 per hour + superannuation
Requisition ID:REQ701874
Location: Westmead Hospital
Applications Close:22 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Join our team as an Administration Officer and help keep patient care running smoothly and supporting the NSW Health Pathology Western Sydney Local Health District labs and Pathologists.

What you'll be doing

The Administration Officer provides effective administrative and office support services for the NSW Health Pathology Western Sydney Local Health District, whilst ensuring all tasks undertaken are managed in a timely manner.

What we can offer you

Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)

Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

• Proven computer literacy and strong keyboard skills with speed and accuracy, including use of digital transcription equipment.
• Proven experience working in a high workload and pressure area with successful track records to provide best performance as well as knowledge of clinical and corporate applications and work practices, and their relationship to other health care processes.
• Demonstrated ability and initiative to work both as part of a team and independently, supporting your team members and management, with sound knowledge of administrative procedures in health setting.
• Demonstrated strong customer focus and commitment to providing exceptional services to all clients (internal and external to the organistion).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including strong written and verbal English and be capable of professionally liaising and working with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation using different modes of communication in a technical and business context.

Information for applicants

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NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website

You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.

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