Dental Administration Officer

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

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Job summary

NSW Health in Albury is seeking an Administration Officer to support the MLHD Mobile Dental Van and Oral Health team, delivering administrative and clerical support to the manager and staff for smooth service delivery.

The role requires strong communication, experience in a similar role, and proficiency with common computer systems. A Class C driver’s licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar support role in a complex organisation.
• Ability to prioritise and make decisions in a busy environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication with managers, colleagues and the public.
• Proficient with computer software and electronic systems to complete tasks.
• Current Class C driver’s licence and willingness to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service face-to-face and over the phone.
• Register patients, manage appointments and records.
• Support referrals and waitlists management.
• Assist with ordering, purchasing and stores management.
• Safely drive fleet vehicles between locations, including occasional dental van duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Decision making

Computer skills

Driver's licence

Job description

Requisition ID: REQ696903
Employment Type: Permanent Part - Time
Hours per week: Up to 24
Position Classification: Administration Officer - Level 3
Remuneration: $73,915.12 - $ $76,218.80 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Location: Albury Community Health
Vaccination Category: A
Applications Close: 10 November 2026

Are you a customer-focused Administration Officer looking for a unique and rewarding opportunity?

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Administration Officer to join our Oral Health team, providing administrative and clerical support to the manager and team to facilitate the smooth operation of the MLHD Mobile Dental Van, delivering dental services to communities across the district.

As the Administration Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Providing quality customer service, ensuring a respectful and helpful response to all face to face and telephone enquiries.
• Providing administrative support to clinical staff including patient registration, appointment management and management of dental and medical records.
• Supporting the appropriate management of referrals and waitlists.
• Assisting with ordering, purchasing and stores management.
• Sharing responsibility for the safe driving of fleet vehicles between locations, including occasional operation of a 4.5 tonne truck (dental van).

To find out more, please review the position description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience working in a similar support role in a complex organisation as an effective team member.
• Ability to make good decisions about work priorities and achieve key tasks effectively in a busy work area.
• Strong communication skills, including attention to detail when writing and good listening skills when dealing with managers, colleagues and members of the public.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer software and electronic systems to complete work tasks.
• A current Class C driver's licence, with the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes, including driving long distances and overnight stays at Health Service expense
• At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.
• Meaningful Impact — Help deliver essential oral health services to communities across regional NSW.
• Attractive Remuneration — Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Flexible Working Arrangements — Designed to support work-life balance.
• Generous Salary Packaging — Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development — Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support — Comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support physical and mental health.

Need more information?
For more information about required days, or other role related queries or questions please contact Christine O'Flynn on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.