Clerical Assistant

Samaritans; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Samaritans in New South Wales is seeking a dynamic Clerical Assistant to be the first point of contact across Anglican Care aged care facilities. This casual role supports multiple sites across the region.

You will provide high-quality clerical support to managers and teams, assist with rostering, and interact confidently with residents, families and colleagues. Strong computer skills, teamwork, and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficient computer literacy, including MS Office and databases.
• Current driver’s licence, NDIS check, and National Police Check.
• Knowledge of health or aged care sectors desirable.
• Willingness to undertake functional health assessments.

Responsibilities

• Providing a high standard of clerical support to the Manager/Supervisor and team.
• Rostering of staff across the nominated facility
• Working as an effective team member, ensuring that work requirements are met.
• Working with limited supervision, using initiative and judgement in tasks undertaken.
• Interacting and communicating effectively with peers, consumers, their families and all other customers.
• Maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of work.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Driver's licence

NDIS check

National Police Check

Health or aged care knowledge

Health screening willingness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

This dynamic role of Clerical Assistant will be the first point of contact for our Anglican Care Aged Care facilities and offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic individual looking for a new challenge.

The successful applicant will have a high level of interpersonal skills and be able to relate to older persons. You will have a range of skills to complete a variety of tasks, with the ability to work on your own or with others.

This is a casual position only. The role will have a requirement to work across any of our Anglican Care facilities across the region.

Why you’ll love working with us:

At Newcastle Anglican, we don’t just offer jobs â we offer purpose-driven careers. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

Growth & Development:Dedicated professional development support
Family Friendly:14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks partner leave + super contributions.
Smart Salary Packaging:Save on your rent, mortgage or bills â up to $611 per fortnight.
Education Perks:Up to 40% off school fees at our Anglican schools.
Wellness Boost:Access to over 300 gyms with Fitness Passport.
Mental Health Support:Free access to our Employee Assistance Program.
Career Progression:Real opportunities for advancement.
Flexibility:We support flexible work arrangements.

• Providing a high standard of clerical support to the Manager/Supervisor and team.
• Rostering of staff across the nominated facility
• Working as an effective team member, ensuring that work requirements are met.
• Working with limited supervision, using initiative and judgement in tasks undertaken.
• Interacting and communicating effectively with peers, consumers, their families and all other customers.
• Maintaining confidentiality in all aspects of work.

About you:

• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and databases
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Current driver’s licence, NDIS check, and National Police Check
• Knowledge of Health or Aged Care sectors (desirable
• Willingness to undertake functional health assessment, including drug and alcohol screening

Who we are?â¯

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.