Dental Administration Officer

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD); Albury City; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is seeking an Administration Officer to support the Oral Health team, enabling smooth operation of the Mobile Dental Van across the district.

The role focuses on frontline customer service, patient registration, appointments, records management and referrals. A Class C licence and willingness to travel are required; the position is part-time and based in Albury Community Health.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar support role within a large organisation.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage key deliverables in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail in writing and listening.
• Proficient use of computer software and electronic systems to complete tasks.
• Current Class C driver's licence with willingness to travel and overnight stays if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service for face-to-face and phone enquiries.
• Provide administrative support to clinical staff including patient registration and appointment management.
• Assist with referrals and waitlist management.
• Assist with ordering, purchasing and stores management.
• Share responsibility for safe driving of fleet vehicles between locations, including occasional operation of a 4.5 tonne truck.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Record management

Referrals management

Driving

Tools

Computer software

Electronic systems

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).

About You

• 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

Why join MLHD?

• 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 [e-mail]

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 inthe NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.