Casual Administration Officer- Goulburn

NSW Health; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District invites applications for a Casual Hospital Receptionist/Administrative Officer based in Goulburn. You will provide administration and clerical support, manage the hospital switchboard, and ensure efficient communication across the facility.

The role requires high-volume work with a strong customer service focus and respect for patient privacy. We offer casual employment with remuneration ranging from AU$73,915 to AU$76,219 per year, with shifts as required by

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a high volume work area.
• Able to communicate effectively and respectfully with a wide variety of people, both internal and external stakeholders.
• Competency in using common ICT tools (word processing, data entry, email, internet).
• Commitment to excellent customer service and patient privacy/confidentiality.
• Ability to remain composed in extreme/emergency circumstances.
• Motivation and ability to take initiative with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provides administration and clerical support, including management of the hospital switchboard to support quality communication across the facility.

Skills

High-volume work

Clear communication

ICT proficiency

Customer service

Job description

Employment Type:Casual
Location:Goulburn
Position Classification:Admin Officer Level 3
Remuneration:$73,915.12 - $76,218.8
Hours Per Week:0
Requisition ID:REQ701326
Applications Close: 1 November 2026
Interview Details:Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Be the Backbone of Our Rural Health Service

Are you organised, efficient, and passionate about supporting healthcare teams to deliver excellent patient care?

Where you'll be working

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We are Southern.

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What you'll be doing

The Hospital Receptionist/Administrative Officer provides administration and clerical support, including the management of the hospital switchboard which to support quality communication across the facility.

Selection Criteria

• Ability to work effectively in a high volume work area.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a wide variety of people, both internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Competency in the use of common information and communication technology for example word processing, data entry, emails, internet.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, providing an excellent customer service and maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to remain composed in extreme/emergency circumstances.
• Able to demonstrate motivation, ability to take initiative within the bounds of a work role and capacity to work with minimal direct supervision.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact **************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.www.immi.gov.au