Administrative Officer (Level 4) - Admissions

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional Public Holiday (Xmas)

Paid Parental Leave

Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Meal Entertainment allowance

Upskill courses & coaching

Employee Assistance Program

Flu vaccination

Fitness Passport discounts

Telehealth nutrition resources

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Central Bookings Officer at Canterbury Hospital. This temporary part-time role involves managing waiting lists and elective surgery processes, with strong negotiation to admitted patients within clinical timeframes.

The role requires excellent organisation, customer service, and communication skills, with duties spanning coordination with clinical and non-clinical staff and the public.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks, meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.
• Demonstrated an understanding and experience in providing a high standard of customer service.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal & written communication skills, including telephone communication skills of a high standard together with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of administrative duties in accordance with the waiting list/elective surgery management process.
• Liaise with clinical, non-clinical support staff and the public to ensure patients are admitted within their clinical recommended timeframes.

Skills

Organisation

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (16 Hours per week) Up to January 2027

Position Classification: Administration Officer Level 4

Remuneration: $39.43 - $40.33 per hour + Annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Canterbury Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ690761

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About The Role

Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care.

The Central Bookings Officer is required to carry out a variety of administrative duties in accordance with the waiting list/elective surgery management process. The position requires a high level of negotiation skills to liaise with clinical, non-clinical support staff & the general public to ensure patients are admitted within their clinical recommended timeframes.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks, meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.
• Demonstrated an understanding and experience in providing a high standard of customer service.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal & written communication skills, including telephone communication skills of a high standard together with attention to detail.

Benefits And Perks

• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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For enquiries, please contact Ruby Mccubbin via email at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 13 September 2026

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